In this article, we explore the Ayurvedic wisdom of Ojas—the subtle energy that sustains vitality, clarity, and inner radiance. Ojas is described as the most refined essence of the body, emerging through a deep process of transformation—from food to plasma and to blood, all the way to the creative seed. When this energy is…
In many spiritual traditions, it is implied that spiritual practitioners should suffer and experience pain. In the 4 noble truths of Buddha, the first noble truth is that reality is suffering. There is also the prominent symbol of the crucifixion, which shows the suffering of Christ in Catholicism.
In tantra, suffering and pain are teachers,…
In this article, we talk about two ways to avoid the deal-making ego games in the bedroom. Firstly, if you feel you want to do something because you want to get something back, don't do it. Anything you do with a personal interest will drag you down into sexuality and not uplift you into eros.…
In different mystical traditions, we find the fundamental law of three. It is one of the most mysterious yet, at the same time, one of the most applicable laws of the alchemical and spiritual traditions. In a Jewish text, it says: “One will take one direction, the other one will take another direction, and the…
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,…