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Everything published on Tantra Vidya, grouped by section. Start with the chapters for a structured path through the tradition, or use the guides to answer one specific question.
Chapters
- History of Tantra in India: Origins, Timeline & Key ErasWhat is Tantra and where did it begin?
- Tantric Philosophy: Shiva-Shakti & the 36 Tattvas ExplainedUnderstand Tantric philosophy: the Shiva-Shakti concept, the 36 tattvas of Kashmir Shaivism, the five acts of Shiva, the three malas and Tantra vs Vedanta.
- Types of Tantra: Kaula, Mishra & Samaya ExplainedThe main types of Tantra explained: Kaula vs Samaya, the mixed Mishra path, and vamachara vs dakshinachara (left- and right-hand paths), with clear tables.
- Tantric Texts List: Agamas, Tantras & Key ScripturesA clear list of the main Tantric texts: Shaiva Agamas, Pancharatra and Shakta Tantras, plus the Kularnava and Vijnana Bhairava Tantras, with dates and themes.
- Tantric Sadhana Explained: Mantra, Mudra, Nyasa & PujaWhat Tantric sadhana involves: bija mantras and japa, types of mudra, nyasa, bhuta shuddhi and puja steps, with the ethics and cautions of the tradition.
- 7 Chakras: Names, Meaning, Nadis & Kundalini ExplainedThe 7 chakras explained: Sanskrit names, locations, elements, bija mantras and petals in one table, plus the 72,000 nadis, sushumna and kundalini awakening.
- Dasha Mahavidya: 10 Mahavidya Names, Meanings & SymbolsLearn the 10 Mahavidya names and meanings, from Kali to Kamala, with a summary table, symbolism, the Sati origin myth, Kali-kula vs Sri-kula and FAQs.
- Sri Yantra Meaning: Nine Avaranas, Benefits & MeditationSri Yantra meaning explained: its 9 triangles and 43 sub-triangles, the nine avaranas of the Sri Chakra, Sri Vidya, traditional benefits and how to meditate.
- Shakti Peetha List: 51 Shakti Peethas, Kamakhya & TarapithShakti Peetha list with locations and body parts, why texts count 4, 18, 51 or 108, plus guides to Kamakhya, Tarapith, Kalighat and Yogini temples.
- What Is Diksha? Types, Shaktipat & How to Find a GuruDiksha is tantric initiation.
- Famous Tantric Masters of India: Abhinavagupta & MoreFamous tantric masters of India: Abhinavagupta, Matsyendranath and Gorakhnath, Bhaskararaya and Ramakrishna, with a timeline of dates, works and legacy.
- What Is Vajrayana? Buddhist vs Hindu Tantra ExplainedVajrayana is tantric Buddhism.
- Science Behind Mantra, Meditation & Kundalini: EvidenceWhat research says about mantra chanting, meditation and the brain, the nasal cycle and kundalini, with what is unproven and what is only traditional belief.
- Is Tantra Black Magic? 7 Tantra Myths vs RealityIs Tantra black magic or all about sex?
- Best Books on Tantra: Beginner to Advanced Reading ListThe best books on Tantra by level: beginner introductions, Kashmir Shaivism classics, goddess traditions, history and translated texts, and why to read each.
In-Depth Guides
- 64 Yogini Temples of India: List, History & SitesThe 64 Yogini temples explained: who the yoginis are, why the shrines are circular and roofless, and what survives at Hirapur, Bheraghat and Khajuraho.
- Aghori Sadhus: Beliefs, Practices & Myths ExplainedWho the Aghoris really are: the Aghor tradition and Kina Ram lineage, why they use ash and skulls, Aghori vs Naga sadhu, and what television exaggerates.
- Bhairava in Tantra: Kaal Bhairav & Ashta BhairavasWho Bhairava is in Tantra: the Brahma myth, Kaal Bhairav of Kashi and Ujjain, Batuk Bhairav, the eight Ashta Bhairavas and the Mahavidya pairings.
- Bija Mantras: Meaning & the Main Seed SoundsWhat a bija or seed mantra is, how seed syllables are built, the chakra bijas from Lam to Om, published deity bijas, and how Om itself is analysed.
- Black Magic Fear: Facts, Scams & Where to Get HelpAfraid someone did black magic on you?
- Gupt Navratri: Meaning, Dates & Mahavidya WorshipWhat Gupt Navratri means, why it is called hidden, the rule behind its Magha and Ashadha dates, and how the ten Mahavidyas are linked to these nine nights.
- How to Learn Tantra: An Honest Step-by-Step GuideHow to learn Tantra honestly: what study really involves, whether books and YouTube are enough, a realistic step-by-step path, and how to spot fake courses.
- Is Tantra Vedic? Tantra vs the Vedas ExplainedIs Tantra Vedic?
- Kamakhya Temple: Story, Ambubachi Mela & How to VisitKamakhya Temple in Guwahati explained: the Sati story, the yoni Peetha, what is inside the sanctum, Ambubachi Mela, Mahavidya shrines and visiting tips.
- Kashmir Shaivism: Philosophy, Texts & How to Study ItKashmir Shaivism explained: what Trika is, its history from Vasugupta to Abhinavagupta, the four streams, the three upayas, and a reading order for study.
- Kundalini Awakening: Symptoms, Risks & the EvidenceWhat kundalini awakening means in the texts, the experiences people report, why online symptom lists mislead, the real risks, and where to get help.
- Lalita Sahasranama: Meaning, Structure & SignificanceWhat the Lalita Sahasranama is, where it comes from, who tradition says composed it, how its 1,000 names are structured and how it relates to Sri Vidya.
- Mahavidya Correspondences: Planets, Avatars & BhairavasHow the ten Mahavidyas are matched with the nine planets, Vishnu's ten avatars, their Bhairavas and the chakras, and why the lists differ by text.
- Mahavidya vs Navadurga: What’s the Difference?Navadurga vs Dasha Mahavidya: who is in each list, the texts they come from, how their worship differs, where they overlap and how Navratri links both.
- Nath Sampradaya: Gorakhnath, the Nine Naths & PracticeWho the Nath Sampradaya are: the meaning of Nath, the Nava Nath and 84 Siddhas, Gorakhnath and Matsyendranath, kanphata diksha and Nath yoga today.
- Shiva Sutras of Vasugupta: Meaning & TeachingThe Shiva Sutras of Vasugupta explained: 77 aphorisms in three parts, the three upayas, famous sutras such as caitanyam atma, and how to read the text today.
- Sri Vidya Explained: Texts, Lineages, Mantra & DikshaWhat Sri Vidya is: the Shakta worship of Lalita Tripurasundari through the Sri Chakra and vidya mantra, its texts, Kadi and Hadi schools, diksha and lineages.
- Sri Yantra at Home: Placement, Direction & WorshipCan you keep a Sri Yantra at home?
- Tantra, Mantra & Yantra: The Difference ExplainedTantra is the tradition, mantra is sacred sound, yantra is sacred diagram.
- Tarapith Temple: Tara, Bamakhepa & VisitingTarapith in Birbhum, West Bengal: the goddess Tara, the mahashmashan, Bamakhepa, Kaushiki Amavasya by the lunar rule, and practical visiting advice.
- Vama Marga vs Dakshina Marga in TantraVama marga and dakshina marga explained: what left-hand and right-hand tantra mean, the panchamakara, substitution rites, the history and the modern myths.
- Vijnana Bhairava Tantra: The 112 MeditationsThe Vijnana Bhairava Tantra explained: what the text is, how its 112 dharanas are grouped, what Osho's Book of Secrets is, and which translation to read.
The Ten Mahavidyas
- Bagalamukhi Mata: Meaning, Mantra, Temples & SymbolismWho is Bagalamukhi Mata, the yellow goddess of stillness?
- Bhairavi Mahavidya: Tripura Bhairavi Meaning & WorshipBhairavi, the fifth Mahavidya, is the fierce goddess of tapas and inner fire.
- Bhuvaneshwari Mahavidya: Meaning, Hrim Bija & WorshipBhuvaneshwari, the fourth Mahavidya, is the queen of the worlds and goddess of cosmic space.
- Chhinnamasta: Meaning, Story & Symbolism of the MahavidyaChhinnamasta meaning explained: why the goddess is shown holding her own severed head, her myths, Rajrappa temple, and her link to Buddhist Vajrayogini.
- Dhumavati Mahavidya: The Widow Goddess ExplainedWho is Dhumavati, the smoky widow goddess among the ten Mahavidyas?
- Goddess Kali: Meaning, Mahavidya Symbolism & MantraGoddess Kali explained: what her name means, why she stands on Shiva, her symbols, her role as the first Mahavidya, her mantra, and her major temples.
- Kamala Mahavidya: Kamalatmika, Meaning & Lakshmi LinkWho is Kamala, the tenth Mahavidya?
- Matangi Goddess: Meaning, Ucchishta Matangi & SaraswatiWho is the goddess Matangi?
- Tara Mahavidya: Meaning, Tarapith & Kali vs TaraTara Mahavidya explained: the meaning of her name, her symbols and mantra, the Tarapith legend, how she differs from Kali, and Hindu vs Buddhist Tara.
- Tripura Sundari (Lalita): The Sri Vidya Goddess ExplainedTripura Sundari, also called Lalita and Shodashi, is the third Mahavidya and goddess of Sri Vidya.
हिंदी लेख (Hindi)
- कुंडलिनी जागरण: अनुभव, जोखिम और शोध की सच्चाईकुंडलिनी जागरण क्या है?
- गुप्त नवरात्रि कब है? तिथि, नियम और महत्वगुप्त नवरात्रि कब है?
- तंत्र विद्या क्या है? अर्थ, इतिहास और साधनातंत्र विद्या क्या है?
- दस महाविद्या: नाम, अर्थ, स्वरूप और उपासनादस महाविद्या कौन हैं?
- शक्तिपीठ कितने हैं? सूची, कथा और प्रमुख पीठशक्तिपीठ कितने हैं?
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