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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is the practice like in trika tantra ?
What is the practice like in trika tantra ? The Trika Tantra is a branch of Kashmir Shaivism that emphasizes the practical aspect of the Trika philosophy. The practice of Trika Tantra involves a combination of yogic techniques, mantra chanting, visualization, and meditation. Here are some of the main practices in Trika Tantra: Hatha Yoga: […]
What is Trika Tantra ?
What is Trika Tantra ? The Trika philosophy, also known as Kashmir Shaivism, is a school of philosophy that originated in Kashmir, India. According to this philosophy, the ultimate reality is consciousness, and the individual self is identical with the supreme reality. The Trika philosophy has a threefold aspect, which is: Shiva: The first aspect […]