Tantra Sadhana For Complete Spiritual Liberation

The word Tantra tends to conjure up visions of complicated sexual practices and techniques. However, as any tantra teacher will tell you, it is actually a complete philosophy, science and way of life in itself. Ancient Indian sages studied mankind as well as Nature and formulated this system so that men and women could synchronize their bodies and souls with Nature.

Ancient tantra involves various rituals and techniques. However, to practice the tantric arts, the student of tantra must first attain the spirit of sadhana. The Sanskrit word sadhana means ‘the path towards accomplishment (of a desired goal)’. The spiritual practice and attitude of sadhana requires the student to relinquish and transcend his or her ego, with the goal being spiritual awakening. It calls for meditation, chanting of spiritual intonations and invocations (mantras) and deity worship.

In tantra, worship takes the form of ‘puja’, which is nothing but a systematic ritual of worship. The student of the tantric arts learns to approach the process of instructions by a tantra master with an attitude of worship. In the sexual aspects of this ancient science, he or she also learns to regard the intimate partner as an object of worship (deity). As a result, all of the tantric student’s relationships undergo a profound transformation.

Ancient tantra is not aligned to any religion. It is an independent spiritual science which embraces the wholesomeness inherent in all religions while rejecting their rigid prejudices and repressive teachings. This is because tantra is about liberation – of the body, of the spirit and of the mind.

In the course of practicing the tantric arts under a tantra teacher, the student experiences a reuniting of Shiva and Shakti. Shiva is the quintessential tantra god, and Shakti the tantra goddess. Between them, the entire dance of life takes place. Any division between the two in a person’s and couple’s life causes spiritual and emotional imbalances.

By means of specific tantra pujas or worshipful rituals, the student gets in touch with both the Shiva and Shakti. These two deities must hold sway over every aspect of intimacy between two human beings. Only then can an intimate relationship be reborn and raised to its fullest divine potential

Throughout, the tantra master acts as conduit of knowledge and spiritual catharsis. His role is to instruct and mold his students by means of rituals and techniques that will set them free. As such, there is no substitute for an accomplished tantric teacher to guide individuals and couples through the process of spiritual awakening and evolution.

Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta is a Tantra Teacher with an in-depth knowledge of traditional Indian sciences and Sanskrit literature. Visit his tantra online guide for Tantra Lessons, kriyas and mudras from this young Tantra Master.

The Meaning And Practice Of Tantra

There are many faddist sects that claim to propagate the cause of sacred sexuality today. However, ancient tantra is the only genuinely spiritual path that embraces and teaches the art of celestial eroticism. This ancient Indian art of love has its roots in yoga; this is why many of the tantra exercises prescribed by a tantra teacher are in fact yogic postures that have been adapted for tantric instructions.

Translated from its Sanskrit, the word tantra pertains to expansion, joining or weaving. There is logic to this meaning, because tantra is all about expanding consciousness, joining intimate partners in a celestial embrace of spiritual awareness and weaving their spirits together where only the bodies joined before. The erotic essence of Hindu tantra is aptly represented by the world-famous Indian treatise of spiritual sexuality – the Kamasutra.

This ancient scripture was written by Vatsyayana, an Indian sage who had a very unique take on life. Rather than seeing it as mere physical existence with spiritual aspirations, he thought of it as an orchestration of spiritual, financial and sensual impulses. The word ‘Kama’ refers to the delight in objects and pursuits by the five senses, with the mind and soul supporting this delight. The spiritual aspect must not be overlooked, or the entire meaning of Vatsayana’s immortal work will be lost.

It is noteworthy that tantra in not the mere pursuit of sexual pleasure. It is about cultivating spiritual love and passion as well as worshipful reverence for one’s intimate partner. A genuine tantra master’s efforts will not be just towards turning his pupils into sexual adepts, but also balancing their male and female energies so that they can join in the celestial dance of Shiva and Shakti. There must be a physical as well as spiritual union, and these can be achieved by practicing the tantric arts.

To encourage the required attitude of worshipful reverence, tantric practices put a lot of emphasis on rituals and ceremonies. These rituals serve the distinct purpose of tempering the urgency for sexual release and bringing about a meditative, ceremonial mind-set. Only when this mind-set is achieved can a student of tantra begin to understand what sacred sexuality is all about.

Students of tantra should keep in mind that undiluted tantra – meaning tantra that has not been contaminated by faddist pop cultures – was never put down in writing.  The purest form of Tantra was not passed down in writing, but only by way of initiations and personal instruction. It is therefore important to find a tantra teacher who has undergone ritual instruction by another genuine tantra master.

Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta is a Tantra Teacher with an in-depth knowledge of traditional Indian sciences and Sanskrit literature. Visit his tantra online guide for Tantra Lessons, kriyas and mudras from this young Tantra Master.

The Promises Of Tantra For Women

Which woman has not dreamed of her man worshiping her like a tantra goddess? Does a woman exist who has never imagined what it would feel like to be massaged from head to heel, be made love to reverently and passionately, and then sharing a mind-blowing orgasm with her partner?

This is what tantra sex promises every woman. Tantra for women is a section of ancient Hindu tantra that focuses squarely on the pleasure prerogative of the female. Among other things, the tantra techniques involved in tantra for women are designed to prolong passion play so that they can finally achieve ultimate sexual satisfaction.

With the instructions of an experienced tantra teacher, a couple can learn to heighten their sexual response to each other, gradually build up their arousal levels and keep them from spilling into climax for very long periods. They become adept at keeping their focus on the erotic journey of tantra play, rather than on achieving orgasm as quickly as possible. Only when such tantra techniques are practiced does it become possible for the woman to feel like and respond as a tantra goddess.

The physical and emotional bond that results as a result of these tantric practices is almost surreal. It is impossible for an uninitiated woman to imagine the kind of pleasure she can experience when she is not merely made love to but sexually worshiped as a tantric goddess. At the same time, she becomes a masterful seductress who can arouse her man with a simple glance or gesture. This is the erotic nirvana that awaits a woman who learns the tantric arts with her partner.

An experienced tantra master will know just how much fine-tuning a couple requires. This is an important skill, because not every couple is suited for the long sexual marathons that can result in the process of learning tantra. Many of the ancient tantric techniques can be modified to suit modern-day temperaments and schedules. Nevertheless, the magic of tantra sex remains intact. For most couples today, an hour of passionate, worshipful foreplay and tantra games usually suffices.

Very few men truly understand what women want in bed. In the course of his tantric instructions, a man learns just how different female sexuality is from its male counterpart. The sexual worship of the tantra goddess is, in fact, a process of humble relearning for him. He needs to master his own impatience and understand how to treat his woman in bed, he becomes a true student of tantra. The woman, in turn, learns how to rein in the unharnessed sexual drive of the male and make him a participant in sacred sexuality.

Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta is a Tantra Teacher with an in-depth knowledge of traditional Indian sciences and Sanskrit literature. Visit his tantra online guide for Tantra Lessons, kriyas and mudras from this young Tantra Master.