The Role of Mantra in Trika Tantra — Sound as Living Consciousness

The Role of Mantra in Trika Tantra In ordinary understanding, mantra is often seen as a sacred word repeated again and again. For some people, mantra is prayer. For some, it is a tool for concentration. For some, it is a way to calm the mind, attract blessings, or create a devotional mood. All of […]
What Is Spanda? Understanding the Sacred Vibration of Consciousness

What Is Spanda? In Trika Tantra, the word Spanda is one of the most beautiful and subtle teachings. Spanda is often translated as vibration, pulsation, throb, or divine movement. But we must be careful. Spanda does not mean physical vibration like the movement of sound waves, electricity, or the shaking of an object. Spanda is […]