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 […]
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 […]
EGO DEATH & DISSOLUTION
EGO DEATH & DISSOLUTION The Loss of Individuality / Explosive Energetic Awakening The taproot of mystical experience lies in consciousness, and consciousness in different individuals is not the same. The one great lesson which this experience brings home to us is that the very fundamental constituent of personality, namely consciousness, varies in different people. Intense […]
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 […]
The essential difference between yoga and tantra
Tantra and Yoga are both ancient Indian practices that aim to achieve spiritual, physical, and mental well-being. While there is some overlap between the two practices, there are also significant differences. Yoga is a practice that involves physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation to improve physical and mental health. The aim of 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 […]
What is Trika tantra ?
What is Trika tantra ? Trika Tantra is a school of Kashmir Shaivism, which is a philosophical system of non-dualistic spirituality that originated in Kashmir, India. The primary goal of Trika Tantra is to help individuals realize their true nature, which is said to be identical with the divine consciousness. The preliminary point of Trika […]