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Excuse me, there is nothing wrong in worshipping phallus or yoni
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Excuse me, there is nothing wrong in worshipping phallus or yoni

Nithin Sridhar- February 6, 2017

There is nothing wrong in worshiping, any of the body portions, be it phallus or yoni, or face, or the feet. What one worships or ... Read More

Nath, Siddhacharyas, and Sabar Tantra
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Nath, Siddhacharyas, and Sabar Tantra

Svechchachari- December 21, 2016

The Naths were a heterodox tradition of siddhas – accomplished yogis – whose path assimilated various aspects of Tantra and Hatha Yoga. Read More

Demystifying Tantra- V: Magic, Sex, Distortions and Divinity
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Demystifying Tantra- V: Magic, Sex, Distortions and Divinity

Subhodeep Mukhopadhyay- December 7, 2016

In this final article of the series, we will deal with the tantras of magic and for attainment of supernatural faculties, and conclude the classification ... Read More

Demystifying Tantra-IV: Shakta tantras, Kaula tantras, Mantrashastra and Nibandhas
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Demystifying Tantra-IV: Shakta tantras, Kaula tantras, Mantrashastra and Nibandhas

Subhodeep Mukhopadhyay- October 11, 2016

It is quite evident that the tantras are a vast body of religious and spiritual literature, covering a large number of subjects Read More

Demystifying Tantra-III: Śaiva and Vaiṣṇava Tantras
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Demystifying Tantra-III: Śaiva and Vaiṣṇava Tantras

Subhodeep Mukhopadhyay- August 26, 2016

In this essay we will continue our exploration of the tantras and delve into the classification of tantric texts. Read More