Category: Tantra Mantra Yantra and Vedic Tradition
The term tantra means any "text, theory, system, method, instrument, technique or practice" that can be systematically and broadly applied- because, in its simplest meaning- the word Tantra means a “Tool”.
Tantra also means a “loom” as well as the process of “weaving”.
This goes to explain that the tantric teachings inter-weave various philosophies, activities and techniques such as the ancient texts, mediation, mantra-chanting and so on to spiritually transform a practitioner and help them advance on their spiritual path to ascension.
Tantra also means a “loom” as well as the process of “weaving”.
This goes to explain that the tantric teachings inter-weave various philosophies, activities and techniques such as the ancient texts, mediation, mantra-chanting and so on to spiritually transform a practitioner and help them advance on their spiritual path to ascension.
As per Ayurveda (called as the Science of Life), our bodies are made up of the three gunas- Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. Accordingly, there are three tantric pathways that helps to transform our physical and energy systems.
The first tantric pathway is the right-handed tantra called as the Dakshinachara. Dakshinachara practices tend to be in line with societal norms and so have traditionally been accepted by people. This path involves using ascetic principles and practices to attain ascension. Dakshinachara (right-handed tantra) practices try to enhance the Sattva guna- the positive principle of cosmic truth in our body.
The second tantric pathway is the Madhyama tantra. It is the middle pathway that utilizes some techniques from the right-handed tantra and some others from the left-handed tantric practices so as to work with the Rajasic guna of activity, transition, and transformation.
The first tantric pathway is the right-handed tantra called as the Dakshinachara. Dakshinachara practices tend to be in line with societal norms and so have traditionally been accepted by people. This path involves using ascetic principles and practices to attain ascension. Dakshinachara (right-handed tantra) practices try to enhance the Sattva guna- the positive principle of cosmic truth in our body.
The second tantric pathway is the Madhyama tantra. It is the middle pathway that utilizes some techniques from the right-handed tantra and some others from the left-handed tantric practices so as to work with the Rajasic guna of activity, transition, and transformation.
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The left-handed tantric pathway is called as the Vamachara. Vamachara practices utilize ‘forbidden’ activities such as drinking wine or indulging in sex, which are typically found to lower our energies and spiritual conscious. The activities conducted within Vamachara (left-handed tantra) can disrupt all our sense and sensibilities of norms and esthetics!
These Vamachara techniques work to transform the “decaying aspect”- i.e. the tamas guna in such a way that it will give us the understanding of the Divine absolute- (that which is beyond all the three gunas of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas).
All the tantric pathways are ultimately a way of manipulating the subtle energies of our bodies and thus bring about the required spiritual transformation.
These Vamachara techniques work to transform the “decaying aspect”- i.e. the tamas guna in such a way that it will give us the understanding of the Divine absolute- (that which is beyond all the three gunas of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas).
All the tantric pathways are ultimately a way of manipulating the subtle energies of our bodies and thus bring about the required spiritual transformation.
Tantric practices are considered very esoteric and extremely few people truly understand the full extent of their cosmic possibilities. Deeper symbolism and true effect of tantric practices is often misunderstood or completely missed; because of which, people rarely are able to utilize the full benefit.
Tantric practices can seem challenging at first glance- but the divine grace and a wise guru can help one on this path. If one is able to truly understand the underlying significance and correctly work with that guidance, then they can use these practices to easily transform their energy state and ascend to higher dimensions.
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Tantric practices can seem challenging at first glance- but the divine grace and a wise guru can help one on this path. If one is able to truly understand the underlying significance and correctly work with that guidance, then they can use these practices to easily transform their energy state and ascend to higher dimensions.
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