Shakti

On Shakti

On Shakti

Shakti can be described in a number of ways. The straight definition is that Shakti is the energy or power by which the Cosmic Spirit manifests itself. Now I will go through some hypothetical definitions and respond to each: A power to be controlled and utilized—That is siddhi. To the extent that the individual…

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Yantra

Yantra

Greetings Everyone, I would like to share an expansive thought on an excerpt from The Occult World of a Tantrik Guru relating to Yantra and the Kleshas. “Clinging or attachment to life is the fifth evil of the five-fold pentagon of the pain-bearing obstructions. The complete pentacle is as follows: The five pain-bearing obstructions,The…

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On Neo-Tantra

On Neo-Tantra

In the context of the International Nath Order, it is important to understand that what we study, practice and teach is Tantra and not Neo-Tantra. Neo-tantra (see the Wikipedia article) is nearly always used as a synonym for sacred sexuality. While neo-tantra may use many of the same terms and concepts as tantra, it…

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Homa and Puja questions

Homa and Puja questions

Someone asked: I have been reading Aghora II: Kundalini and it has brought up a few questions. I am hoping someone can shed some light on some of these for me. First, I was wondering if INO teaches the proper methods of performing agni homa… I am interested in learning to perform agni homa…

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