Seducing The Forces Of Matter And Spirit

Just finished reading Tantra Unveiled, Seducing the forces of Matter and Spirit.What stories! Tantra is a lot more related to alchemy than to sex as we in the west so wrongly try to reduce. It is a science of working with the uncovered, hidden forces of the universe, and not getting caught in the ego trip of having power.The book is beyond interesting, it talks about the different types of tantra, the right and left path (the latter includes sex and eating meat etc), it tells fantastic stories of advanced practitioners, and even gives a map of the most interesting tantric temples in India.... Tantric sites -such as Kamakya in Assam; the Chhinnamasta shrine in Bihar; Datia, Khajuraho and Ujjain in Central India; Pashupati Nath in Nepal.... are the living abodes of tantra. In these places... it is still possible to meet adepts in whose presence we can experience the full spectrum of tantra... curing psichosomatic diseases, producing fire from the mouth... cultivating power of memory"It mentions "acclaimed tantric texts" which are a precondition before visiting places like these so one knows what exactly to look for. Among the recommended: Netra Tantra, Swacchanda Tantra, Tantraloka, Rudra Yamala.It entices me to visit the Kala Bhairava temple for exmple because it will:"...change your belief system if you happen to witness the statue of Kala Bhairava apparently drinking liquor... after seeing this your curiosity regarding left-hand tantra will turn into a burning desire to practice and unveil the mystery for yourself"As with all books of this nature, he makes sure to point out that many people speak about tantra but never mention what they actually practice.I particularly liked the explanation on the foundation of every practice on faith to the Divine Mother, the chpater on Ganesh and the offered practice at the end to calm phobias and soothe disturbed sleep. However before you rush into reading, know that it is a rather involved ritual, that includes singing the gayatri mantra 1200 times.

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