The Difference Between Yoga, Vedanta, and Tantra
The Difference Between Yoga, Vedanta, and Tantra Many sincere seekers begin their journey with confusion. They hear the word Yoga, and they think of postures, breathing, meditation, discipline, and stillness. They hear Vedanta, and they think of Self-knowledge, Brahman, nonduality, and inquiry. They hear Tantra, and the mind becomes even more confused. Some imagine ritual, […]
Why Meditation Feels Difficult — And What Trika Tantra Says About It
Why Meditation Feels Difficult — And What Trika Tantra Says About It Many people come to meditation with a quiet hope. They sit down, close their eyes, straighten the spine, take a few deep breaths, and expect peace to arrive. But instead of peace, they meet restlessness. Instead of silence, they meet thoughts. Instead of […]
What Is Kundalini in Trika Tantra?
Blog & News Home Blog What Is Kundalini in Trika Tantra? The word Kundalini creates both fascination and fear. Some seekers imagine Kundalini as a mysterious energy sleeping at the base of the spine. Some imagine dramatic visions, heat, kriyas, trembling, inner sounds, or sudden enlightenment. Others become afraid of Kundalini because they have heard […]
Shiva and Shakti: The Two Faces of One Reality
Shiva and Shakti: The Two Faces of One Reality In Indian spirituality, few images are as powerful as Shiva and Shakti. For many people, Shiva is the great yogi seated in stillness, and Shakti is the goddess, the divine feminine power, the movement of creation. This devotional understanding is beautiful, but in Trika Tantra, also […]
Is Tantra Only About Rituals and Sexuality? Clearing the Biggest Misunderstanding
Is Tantra Only About Rituals and Sexuality? Clearing the Biggest Misunderstanding The word Tantra is one of the most misunderstood spiritual words in the modern world. For some people, Tantra means sexuality. For some, it means rituals. For others, it means occult practices, secret mantras, mysterious ceremonies, or something dangerous and hidden. Because of this […]
What Is Trika Tantra? A Beginner’s Guide to Kashmir Shaivism
What Is Trika Tantra? A Beginner’s Guide to Kashmir Shaivism There comes a moment in every sincere seeker’s life when ordinary answers are no longer enough. You may have read spiritual books, tried meditation, explored yoga, mantra, breathwork, or philosophy — and yet a deeper question keeps arising inside: Who am I really? What is […]
EGO DEATH & DISSOLUTION
EGO DEATH & DISSOLUTION The Loss of Individuality / Explosive Energetic Awakening The taproot of mystical experience lies in consciousness, and consciousness in different individuals is not the same. The one great lesson which this experience brings home to us is that the very fundamental constituent of personality, namely consciousness, varies in different people. Intense […]
Bramhacharya and Vajroli Mudra (Thunderbolt Attitude)
Bramhacharya and Vajroli Mudra (Thunderbolt Attitude) The word Brahmacharya actually translates as ‘behaviour which leads to Brahman’. Brahman is thought of as ‘the creator’ in Hinduism and Yogic terms, so what we’re basically talking about here is behaviour which leads us towards ‘the divine’ or ‘higher power’. Brahmacharya means to walk or abide in the […]
Different schools of kashmir Shaivism ( Trika )
Different schools of kashmir Shaivism (trika) Trika Tantra is a school of Kashmiri Shaivism that emphasizes the concept of non-duality or unity. It holds that everything is a manifestation of the divine and that the ultimate goal of life is to realize this truth. In Trika Tantra there are three main schools, namely: Pratyabhijna: This […]
Importance of samkalpa in your practice
Importance of samkalpa in your practice Samkalpa is a Sanskrit term used in yoga that refers to a specific intention or resolve that is set at the beginning of a yoga practice or meditation. It is a powerful tool used to help focus the mind and clarify one’s goals, and is often used in combination […]