We might wonder: why does the tantric path need to be different for a woman? Indeed, there is not much difference. The female tantric aspirant will follow a similar general path from ignorance to enlightenment, progressing from overcoming the ego to awakening the soul, and ultimately revealing the Self. The path is the same for…
Purity is strength. It is health, harmony, and the quiet background of peace. Much of the inner restlessness we feel often begins with impurity. A physical impurity builds up from food or toxins in the body, an emotional impurity builds up from unresolved feelings, and a mental impurity comes from distorted thoughts. When we purify,…
Green Tara. White Tara. Red Tara. Tibetan Tara. Seven-eyed Tara. Indian Tara. Tantric Tara. Shmashana Tara, Tara of the graveyard. Tara of compassion. Tara of grace.
In the following article, we will talk about different hypostases of Tara and the Great Macrocosmic Power that stands at the heart of all these different manifestations.
Tara…
Why does Shiva not have a crown? Ganesha, Kali, Indra, Vishnu, and Rama all have crowns. Why not Shiva? What is this about? Do they want to save on gold in Shiva Loka? What is the reason?
The Symbolism of the Crown
The symbolism of a crown in general, not just in the Hindu…
In the Tantric tradition, metaphysical understanding often questions mainstream thinking. One of its central claims is both provocative and profound: the feminine is the actual doer in the universe. She creates, maintains, and destroys, while the masculine provides impulse and presence.
This is not just a poetic image. It is a bold philosophical and spiritual…
In this article, we will learn about Kali, one of the ten Mahavidyas - great macrocosmic powers that together contain the energy of the universe, the tantra of the universe, represented by Hindu Goddesses in Hinduism.
A Terrifying Image with Compassionate Eyes
The shocking image of Kali is usually shown with a sword in…