Mind & Its Function : Kashmir Shaivism Perspective
Mind and Its Function in the Trika Perspective In most spiritual paths, the mind is treated with suspicion. We are told that the mind is restless, distracting, unstable, and the cause of suffering. This is true at one level. The ordinary mind constantly runs toward memory, planning, fear, desire, comparison, judgment, and imagination. It pulls […]
Malas in Trika Tantra — The Three Veils That Create Bondage
Malas in Trika Tantra In Trika Tantra, bondage is not understood as a punishment. It is not that the soul has become sinful, rejected, or separate from Shiva in any absolute way. The deepest Self is still consciousness. The light of awareness is still present. Shiva has not disappeared. But consciousness becomes contracted. The infinite […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]