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Tantra, also called Tantrism and Tantric religion, is an ancient Hindu tradition of beliefs and meditation and ritual practices that seeks to channel the divine energy of the macrocosm or godhead into the human microcosm, to attain siddhis and moksha. This Hindu Tradition was emerged in form of dialogue between Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati.

Hindu Tradition was emerged in form of dialogue between Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati.

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How does a bad spell (Tantra or Maran Vidhya) work?

There is one type of sadhu called Aghori, which also has one sub-type called Kapalik. While reading a book on Pujya Mota, I found that a Kapalik used a bad spell on Pujya Mota to make him, his Sishya (student). I also found similar stories in other…
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How many Tantra (Sakta Agamas) texts are there?

I am only talking about Sakta Agamas (Tantra). How many texts are there? I somewhere read the number is 64. But I am not sure. I do not have any reference also. For example, we had a clear idea of how many Vedas we have. What about Tantra? If…
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What is the meaning of below verses from Vishnu yamala and are similar verses found in any other tantras?

Sanatana Goswami, a Gaudiya Vaishnava acharya quoted in his book Hari Bhakti Vilas, a smrti text for Gaudya Vaishnavas the following verses from Vishnu Yamala in the beginning of 5th Vilasa. Agamoktena mArgeNa bhagavAn brAhmaNair api | sadaiva…
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What are the differences between Dakini and Yogini?

As far as I know, Yoginis are Devi's attendants. I have no clear idea about Dakinis. On many occasions, Dakinis and Yoginis are mentioned together. What are the differences between these two creatures?
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Texts on Aghori Keenaram

One often encounters the name of Aghori Keenaram while studying the history of Vama Marga. Who exactly was Aghori Keenaram and what are his contributions to the Aghori sect? Are there any biographical texts which detail his contributions and…
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Does Kundalini Shakti once awakened cures all major disorders of mind and body?

Kundalini Jagran is considered as one of the greatest experience of one's life. Does an awakened Kundalini cures diseases of body and mind? How does this happen? How safe it is to awaken the Kundalini Shakti?
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Is ShapeShifter Ability Discussed In Tantra Texts

Came across this question, as well as a few others, while perusing random HSE topics : Concept of shape-shifting snakes in Hinduism Do Tantras discuss being a shape-shifter as a supernatural ability type siddhi ? There is quite a bit of folklore…
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How someone know that bad spell is done on him or other person?

Consider, that person X due to some reason did bad spell on person Y. How can Y or other person Z can identify that bad spell is happen on Y by X. Specially if X did spell that make Y ill or mentally unbalanced? Is there any way to find? Please note…
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Bimbambika Sampradaya of Sri Vidya

Does anyone over here happen to know anything about the bimbambika sampradaya of sri vidya as in where did the sampradaya come from and the like? I would be very grateful for your interactions. Thanks.
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Tantra way of Bhuta Shuddhi

Which Tantra talks of Bhuta shuddhi sadhana? What are the steps involved in it? Also what is the ultimate goal of this particular sadhana?
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How many schools of Tantra are there?

Is Tantra related to Shakta sects or Shaiva sects? How many Tantra schools are there in total?
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What is Nilavanti or Neelavanti granth? What is so special about it?

I recently read about Nilavanti { Neelavanti } book just a description of it. Says it was a rare book not printed just written on a metal plate that too lost these days. It had recipes for alchemy, medicines for terminal diseases, and ways to…
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What is meant by Āmnāya/Āmnāyakrama, Abhiseka, and Deekshyaa-krama in Tantra? Where can I learn about them in depth?

All I came to know about Āmnāya is that it refers to the 5heads of Shiva facing 5 direction and one being a secret (kālāgni Rudra) where each head revealed Āgama to Devi. So basically it means a sacred and secret tradition. Also I heard that…
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In search of Tantra Practitioners

Are there any authentic Tantra practitioners in North America? The ones I've found all seem to be "Neo-tantra".
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Purascharana for stotras?

While doing purascharana of Mantra firstly we do japa then what about purascharana for stotras ? Purascharana for stotras is japa or reading loudly?
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