Why the Guru Is Important in Tantra
Why the Guru Is Important in Tantra In Tantra, the Guru is not merely a teacher. A teacher can give information. A scholar can explain scripture. A speaker can inspire the mind. But the Guru, in the deeper Tantric sense, does something more intimate and sacred. The Guru points the seeker back to the Self. […]
What Is Shaktipat? Understanding Spiritual Transmission and Grace
What Is Shaktipat? Understanding Spiritual Transmission and Grace There are moments on the spiritual path when practice alone does not explain what has happened. A seeker may sit before a Guru, receive a mantra, enter meditation, or simply come into contact with a sacred presence — and something inside begins to shift. The mind becomes […]
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 […]