Questions tagged [tantra]
Tantra, also called Tantrism and Tantric religion, is an ancient Hindu tradition of beliefs and meditation and ritual practices that seeks to channel the divine energy of the macrocosm or godhead into the human microcosm, to attain siddhis and moksha. This Hindu Tradition was emerged in form of dialogue between Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati.
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Scriptural reference for Navadurga
Navarātri is popularly considered to be 9 days dedicated to the worship of Navadurgā i.e 9 forms of Bhagavatī Durgā. However the Devi-Bhāgavata Purāna, which describes the procedure of Navarātri vrata,...
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What sort of creatures are the Vinayakas?
As stated here, there are a number of different creatures mentioned in scriptures, one of them being the Vinayakas. As per the answer, they are described as:
Vinâyâka(विनायक): Malefic spirits ruled ...
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What is the actual name of these mysterious goddesses?
In the Gondwana region of India, which stretches from Madhya Pradesh to Chhattisgarh, I read about few mysterious Goddesses in the tribal area. The tribes make use of the powers acquired by these ...
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What is the relation between Dash Mahavidyas and Dashavatar?
Various Tantrik texts like Mundamala Tantra and Todal Tantra mention the Dash Mahavidyas in respect to the Dashavatar. For example in Todal Tantra CHapter 10 we find the following declaration:
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What are all the Authentic Tantra Scriptures accepted by the Srikula branch of Shaktism?
Can someone list all the authentic Tantra Scriptures that are accepted by the Srikula Branch of Shaktism?
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What is the significance of ह्रीं HRIM beej mantra?
I have seen the reference of ह्रीं at multiple mantras.
What is the exact significance of this mantra and how powerful is this?
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Mantra scriptures
Which scripture contains list of various mantras to achieve various things in life? It should contain actual mantras not general guidelines about chanting mantras.
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Is Tantra part of the Sruti or Smriti?
Is Tantra part of the Sruti or Smriti? I am a bit confused about where to place Tantra. Please answer with references.
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How many Tantra (Sakta Agamas) texts are there?
I am only talking about Sakta Agamas (Tantra). How many texts are there? I somewhere read the number is 64. But I am not sure. I do not have any reference also. For example, we had a clear idea of how ...
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What are the scriptures of Tantra that explicitly deals with the (all) devi forms of ma Saraswathi?
Although I do not know all the forms of Saraswathi that are explained in the Scriptures, I heard about Swetha Saraswathi, Neela Saraswathi, and some others. Each such devi has a visual form, mantra, ...
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Who is Mantramaheśvara mentioned in Shiva Sutras by Jaideva Singh?
In Shiva Sutras, section III, Sutra 7, Shiva says what happens when conquering moha/mãyã:
मोहजयादनन्ताभोगात्सहजविद्याजयः ॥ ७ ॥
"By an all pervasive conquest of delusive Maya is there mastery of ...
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Are there tantric forms of Vishnu too?
The purpose of the following question is to have a deep understanding of the nature of Sanathana Dharma
From my basic understanding (please correct me here if I'm wrong).
The basic pillar of central ...
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About Saura Tantra?
While exploring about Tantra, I came to know there is Saura Tantra too. It might be very ancient. So want to know the core philosophy and what are the principle Texts/Scriptures of Saura Tantra?
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How to get initiated in Shaiva Agamas? What to ask and to whom?
I live in New Delhi. Are there any mutt nearby? Regardless of if there are... (I can travel some distance) then what do I tell them? How do I ask? Do I simply say "I want to learn Shaiva Agamas&...
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What are process by which one can still live without the need of body?
Shri Sarvananda of Meharpitha is one of the foremost Tantrik saint, it is said that he still lives through a mystic process called "कायपरिवत्तैन" (Kay-Pari-Vatt-Tayn). Shri Sarvananda who is ...
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Is current "Avadhoot Dattatreya Guru Gaddi tradition" the "MISSING IN SIGHT" Hinduism that is continuing from Harappan Avadhoot of 3500 BCE?
Three faced HARAPPAN AVADHOOT sitting in SIDDHA Asan (not lotus pose) having three in one headgear. This persona is there in all major urban sites of Harappa and even found at SANAULI coffin.
The ...
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Is there any sattvic sadhana to experience divine beings extremely fast?
There is an abundant number of sadhanas in Hinduism. The nature of sadhanas can be classified into three categories: Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic.
Doing Sattvic sadhanas are highly recommended for ...
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Are there any Saraswati sahasranaamas other than those from Skanda purana and Rudra Yamala Tantram?
There are at least two Saraswati sahasranaamas, that I know, are available.
#1: From Skanda purana 1,2
At the request of Narada, Sanat Kumara Maharshi enumerated these sahastranaamas.
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Where can I read Tantric texts in English
Where can I read Tantric texts? Is there any online pdf? I want the mantra in English and its meaning. Are there any commentaries by a Proper Guru?
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Statements In Hindu Texts Of Deliberately Mistaken Info
There are many places in Tantra excerpts I’ve read, Arthur Avalon and such, where Shiva tells Parvati that there is deliberate misleading info in Hindu texts. He says that stuff is put in there to ...
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What are five circles of the universe?
In one of the discourse on "What is bindu?", Swami Lakshmanjoo Maharaj talks about five circles of the universe:
You know there are five circles in this universe, whatever is created in 118 ...
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Where is the Dakshina Kalika Stotram taken from?
The Dakshina Kalika Stotram in Sanskrit is a regularly recited hymn in many Bengali households, especially among Shaktites, that constitute the majority of Bengal. It is mentioned in almost all ...
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What exactly is a "Chaattan"?
In Kerala,there is a continued tradition of worshipping "Chaatan".They are believed to be beings who can harm ,and are sent by an individual for a specific purpose(possibly even death).They ...
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Is Mantra diksha (initiation) possible online?
Is it possible to have mantra Initiation online?
How to know hoax among real Guru? How to know that mantra you will be given is initiated?
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How many Devi Sahasranamas are there in scriptures?
How many Sahasranamas dedicated to Devi are there in scriptures?
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Are there any sub-schools of left-handed kaula shakta tantra?
Are there any sub-schools of left-handed kaula shakta tantra?
If so, please mention there names here along with their beliefs and practices.
Also, which school follows the Kularnava text?
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Do Any Tantra Texts Promote Veganism Or Being Vegan
Been part of the vegan environmentalist movement for many years now, just wondering if any Tantra texts encourage or promote being vegan ? Cause of Shakta path, am more on the Tantra side w/ Hindu ...
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How are all the different Vedantic schools viewed by the Shakta sampradaya?
Recently I happened to read somewhere that Shaktism more or less rejects Vedanta and accepts only Tantra as the supreme authority, This makes me curious to know how all the different Vedantic ...
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Who authored Vijnana Bhairav Tantra or what is it's Guru parampara?
Wikipedia says
The Vijñāna-bhairava-tantra (VBT, sometimes spelled in a Hindicised
way as Vigyan Bhairav Tantra) is a Shaiva Tantra, of the Kaula Trika
tradition of Kashmir Shaivism, dated to ca. the ...
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Is it true that the following goddesses are mentioned as Mahavidyas?
I found the following goddesses mentioned as Mahavidyas in wisdomlib.
These goddesses are Chandeshvari, Laghusyama, Triputa, Vanadurga, Shulini, Ashvarudha, Trilokyavijaya, Mahavarahi and Annapurna. ...
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Can beej mantra be initiated someone other than guru?
Let's say I want to do kreem mantra sandhna so can someone who's not by guru(but have sidh the kreem mantra) initiate me
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Which the best way to start spiritual journey?
I want to know the best way to start my spiritual journey? Could someone suggest any type of Dhyana or meditation?
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How should one know if he is under Black Magic\evil spirits?
How could one know he is under Black Magic/ Evil spirits? How can one be sure? What symptoms can one feel, if he/she is under Black Magic?
Do scriptures/Tantric texts provide indications of such a ...
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What are the letter of alphabets (varnas) associated with each of the Seven Chakras?
Body consists of mainly seven chakras as I discuss here. In the Netra Tantra book I have; in the introductory preface part it is written:
Muladhara, Swadhisthana, Manipura, Anahat, Shakini and Ajna ...
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Can one study and keep tantra texts at home?
Can one study and keep tantra texts like Kaulajñananirnaya at home without initiation from a Guru?
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Is ShapeShifter Ability Discussed In Tantra Texts
Came across this question, as well as a few others, while perusing random HSE topics :
Concept of shape-shifting snakes in Hinduism
Do Tantras discuss being a shape-shifter as a supernatural ability ...
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Who is Devi Kali? Is she among the 64 yoginis or Devi herself? And who killed Asuras?
As per this answer, the list of the main 64 yoginis, a group of Sahacharis of the Devi, includes personalities like Bhadrakali and Kalaratri. Which indicates the Devi Kali could be separate from Devi ...
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How to do gazing on idol to praise a deity?
I've heat that in some kind of advanced stage of gazing on Idols or Saints, the deities and saints are
pleased with the sadhaka and that they help him in all ways..
How to do this??
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How to increase aakarshan/mohini shakti?
I want to know how to increase aakarshan shakti, any kind of mantra or yantra which doesn't need initiation or any ayurvedic medicine
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Any pictorial depiction of Naaraacha Mudra?
Any pictorial depiction with scriptural Pramāṇa of Naaraacha Mudra while doing Bhuta Uchchatanam ? It's done along with Choṭikā Mudra
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Who is Raksha Kali?
I Recently have heard about Goddess Raksha Kali and I want to know about this goddess. My question are:-
Who is Raksha Kali and Is any mention/stories about This goddess in tantras or any scriptures?
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In which scriptures can we find the original stories of the Mahavidyas?
The Dash Mahavidyas are an enigmatic group of goddesses worshiped majorly in the Tantrik disciplines but except Kali, the origins of most are unclear. In which scriptures can we find more about the ...
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Something for carrer growth and getting better in my art (like acting,music)
Any kind of mantra(which doesn't need initation) or anything else like any simple ritual etc
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What are the sources relating Uchchhishta Ganapati?
I want to know the sources where I can learn more about worshipping and doing sadhana of Uchchhishta Ganapati?
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Forms of Kalika
Is Samshana kali mentioned in Jayadrathayamala tantra? I've heard that Siddhilakshmi is flanked by Samshana kali and Raktakali. Your help will be appreciated.
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Who is Goddess Kubjika?
I Recently I have heard about goddess "Kubjika" and I want to know this incarnation of Devi. But what is information about this goddess? Is any mention about her in Puranas and Tantras?
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Bimbambika Sampradaya of Sri Vidya
Does anyone over here happen to know anything about the bimbambika sampradaya of sri vidya as in where did the sampradaya come from and the like? I would be very grateful for your interactions. Thanks....
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How to do trataka on sri yantra?
I want to know how to do trataka on sri Yantra I, mean where to focus on it and for how much time etc and how to visualize it
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Details of Bhawani Mishra who build temple where goddesses speak
There is a temple of Goddess Tripura Sundari in Bihar where many people experienced goddesses talking at night times. I am quoting from this article
the deities present inside the temple speak like ...
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Witchcraft and their basis
I've read that the witchcraft tales that we often hear about is dakini siddhi....could some of u kindly elaborate. Here in nepal we hear that witches(dakinis) gather at astamatrika pithas(especially ...
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