The Meaning of Aham in Kashmir Shaivism
The Meaning of Aham in Kashmir Shaivism In ordinary life, the word “I” feels very small. When we say “I,” we usually refer to the body, personality, name, history, desires, wounds, achievements, relationships, and roles. This ordinary “I” says, “I am this person. I am limited. I am separate. I am incomplete. I must become […]
Pratyabhijñā — The Trika Path of Recognition
Pratyabhijñā: The Trika Path of Recognition In Trika Tantra, the highest truth is not something newly created. It is not something imported from outside. It is not a spiritual identity that the seeker must manufacture through effort. There is “God” somewhere beyond. The highest truth is already present as your own deepest awareness. But because […]
Sadhana, Samkalpa, and Surrender — The Three Pillars of Spiritual Consistency
Sadhana, Samkalpa, and Surrender Every sincere seeker knows the pain of inconsistency. There are days when meditation feels alive, mantra flows naturally, and the heart is full of devotion. Then there are days when the mind becomes dull, the body resists, life becomes busy, and practice slowly disappears into the background. The seeker does not […]
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 […]
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 […]