Are You Learning Genuine Tantra?

If you are like many seeking souls on the planet today, you would have heard of the healing and transformative powers of ancient tantra. This science of life and love, evolved and developed centuries ago by Indian sages, has restored thousands of relationships and opens up the spiritual realm for countless people even today. Under the tutelage of a genuine tantra teacher, human beings can discover their fullest spiritual and sexual potential.

Because the secrets of tantra are only transferred from one generation of genuine tantric sages to the next, they are not openly available in the public domain. Nevertheless, there is no shortage of charlatans who poach on people’s ignorance and gullibility. They teach some form of counterfeit tantra which makes a big deal of so-called ‘sex secrets’ as a means to make a quick buck. Many Internet portals offer the ‘services’ of a ‘tantra goddess’ in a thinly disguised form of online prostitution.

If you have availed of such services, you would by now have suspected that something is amiss. Tantra is not merely about sexual gymnastics. If a so-called tantra instructor does not ensure that his students are learning spiritual principles and traditional yogic techniques, he is most assuredly a fraud. There is no shortcut to learning tantra. It is true that in modern times, the ancient tantric lore must be adapted for contemporary minds and time tables. While this means that a certain amount of the traditional discipline must be sacrificed, a genuine tantra teacher will not skip the most essential tantric techniques.

Today, a tantra master must ensure that his students are getting the full benefits of ancient tantra despite their pressing schedules. In ancient times, students of the tantric arts could devote years to learning the secrets of tantra. These days, tantra lessons must fit in with business meetings, commuting schedules and family time. Nevertheless, it is still possible to learn the secrets of harnessing tantra energy to boost sexual performance and increase intimacy in relationships. It depends on the skill and dedication of the tantra teacher, as well as the commitment of his students.

It is also possible to learn tantra online. Thanks to the proliferation of the Internet, a tantra master can now instruct his pupils over great distances. Online tantra courses are all the rage today, but the student must ensure that there is a proper, wholesome component of spiritual instructions involved. A tantric master who focuses solely on pandering to the baser desires should not be trusted.

Remember that even if you choose to learn tantra over the Internet, your tantric teacher should teach you how to raise your kundalini energy, help you in revitalizing your chakras and inculcate in you  reverence for the divine feminine – which is the true meaning of ‘tantra goddess’. It is understandable that you may have approached a tantra teacher because you yearn for more excitement n your intimate relationship. However, you must also be willing to embrace a path of spiritual 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 Importance Of A Tantra Teacher

The role of the tantra teacher in learning tantra and benefiting from its practice is beyond dispute. Certain kinds of knowledge can indeed be acquired from books and the Internet; however the vital spiritual aspects and nuances of tantric practice must be expertly imparted. The authentic tantric master has obtained his knowledge from his own spiritual guide, and is beholden to pass it on.

In ancient Indian tradition, the bond between the ‘guru’ (spiritual teacher or guide) and ‘shishya’ (seeker) is a sacred and even mystical. In the beginning of the relationship between a tantra teacher and the tantric seeker, a psychic reaction takes place that readies the seeker’s mind and renders it fertile for instruction. The tantra master removes all obstacles of doubt, false beliefs and pre-suppositions from his student’s mind. Then he proceeds to impart instructions in a manner and at a pace which ensures that the teachings are understood completely.

Receiving tantric instructions from a qualified tantra teacher ensures that the transfer of spiritual knowledge happens optimally and efficiently. Unlike in attempting to learn the tantric arts from books, there is no margin for error in the guru-shishya relationship. Scriptures are expertly explained, and their context to the personal life of the student is made very clear. There is no scope for misinterpretation.

Those who attempt to learn the spiritual concepts and premises of ancient tantra without such expert guidance will soon find themselves discouraged and in a state of spiritual confusion, stagnation and eventually regression.

While it is true that the spiritual seeker must seek out the guru, it is equally true that the guru will decide whether to accept the seeker or not. Obviously, a tantra teacher will not discriminate in his choice of students on the basis of gender, religion, creed or any existing spiritual beliefs. However, no genuine tantric master will accept aspiring students whose focus cannot be elevated from the quest for primitive thrills.   This is because tantra is a spiritual science, and it cannot be taught or learned outside a firm spiritual framework.

For every seeker, it is important to first understand the fundamental process of spiritual growth. In the beginning, a burning desire for knowledge and spiritual evolution is enough. The student may also acquire basic knowledge of the tantric path from books or blogs. Once the desire and basic knowledge are acquired, however, the shishya cannot progress without a guru. The guru will then proceed to help the shishya is negotiating the way towards spiritual growth.

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.

Do You Need To Learn Tantra?

Chances are that you have come across the word ‘tantra’ often enough before. You may even know that tantra is basically the art of spiritual sex. (While this definition is a limited one, it is fundamentally correct.) You may have asked yourself – would I benefit from finding a tantra teacher and learning tantra?

The best way to find an answer to this question is to do a reality check on the quality of intimacy you and your partner have now. Do you discern a rift in your relationship with him or her? Is this rift threatening to widen if the trend continues? Is sex more of a routine thing than the blissful union of two loving people that it should be? When sex does occur, is mutual orgasm more of a happy coincidence than the norm?

If the answer to some of these questions is ‘yes’, you and your partner would definitely benefit from professional tantra instructions. Your relationship is sacred in the eyes of the cosmos. It was never meant to be a mere arrangement of convenience. Sex was never meant to be routine.

Thousands of years ago, the ancient tantra masters established that the root of misery in most human lives is lack of or faulty intimacy. They formulated a science of physical and spiritual love, based on meditation and yogic precepts. This science also factored in one the most fundamental truths of modern psychology – sexual repression causes the human spirit to wither and die.

This is how tantra was born. The knowledge of sacred sexuality was passed down from one tantra teacher to another, to be put to use wherever lack of intimacy was strangling relationships. Under the guidance of an accomplished tantra master, this healing art can rescue of your relationship too.

You may have already done some reading up on tantra. The prospect of the much-touted multiple tantra orgasm may have initially attracted you to it. You and your intimate partner may even have attempted some of the tantric techniques outlined in books on the subject. If these efforts have not yielded satisfactory results, don’t be surprised.

Tantra is a systematic science, and there are no shortcuts. Only a genuine tantra teacher can help you discover and benefit from this ancient science of love and life.  It involves an internal awakening of your sacred core, which can only come once the authentic tantric teachings are fully understood and then put into practice. You need the guidance of a qualified tantric master who has received this knowledge from its source.

If your relationship seems stagnant and lifeless now, you and your partner are definitely candidates for tantric instructions. Tantra has rejuvenated countless relationships through the ages, fulfilling its original purpose time and again. Do you wish to give yourself and your loved one the gift of sacred sexuality? There is no time like the present to begin.

Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta is a Tantra Teacher with an in-depth knowledge of traditional Indian sciences and Sanskrit literature. He is a teacher, guide and advisor on all aspects of Tantra including its mudras, kriyas as well as Tantric art.

Subhojit Dasgupta has found acceptance and popularity amongst several individuals as well as groups and organizations worldwide for his acute spiritual insight and esoteric guidance, counselling and teaching on Tantra. Visit his tantra online guide for Tantra Lessons, kriyas and mudras from this young Tantra Master.