Classical Tantra is a profound spiritual science, offering a way to experience the divine or the or eternal, absolute or essence in all aspects of life. It teaches that the divine is immanent, present in everything, and through our senses, thoughts, and actions, we can directly experience it. Tantra empowers us by awakening and harmonizing our inner energy with the universe through practices like meditation, mantra, and ritual.
Sri Vidya, a sacred path within Tantra, focuses on worshiping the Divine Mother, Tripura Sundari, through the Sri Yantra, a symbol of the goddess and the cosmic structure. Meditation on the Yantra and chanting its mantras help awaken higher consciousness and unite the soul with the Supreme.
Kaula, a lineage within Sri Vidya, integrates the sacred and mundane. It teaches that all experiences—emotions, desires, and the body—are expressions of the divine. Spiritual awakening occurs through awareness of our body, breath, and senses.
The key to these practices is embodiment—moving beyond intellectual understanding to experiencing divinity through rituals that open energy channels. With disciplined practice, practitioners realize the interconnectedness of the universe and the self.
Ultimately Sri Vidya Kaula Tantra guides us toward self-realization, helping us understand we are not separate from the Divine. This process of awakening transforms our mind, heart, and relationship with the world, inviting us to live with full awareness and experience the divine in every moment.
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If you're curious, I'm happy to guide you on how to start practicing and where you can learn this elaborated method of Tantra. It might seem challenging at first, especially if it's your first encounter with Mantras, Kriyas, Mudras, Pujas, Homas, etc., but it is a beautiful path. The goddess will assist you in progressing if you approach her with sincerity
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If you feel drawn to explore a powerful practice as an introduction to Sri Vidya, I present the Khadgamala Stotram here. Having some prior knowledge of mantra and tantra can be beneficial, but it's not essential—sometimes, the goddess's call transcends all.​
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How to Practice Khadgamala:
As you recite each name, visualize a corresponding aspect of the Sri Chakra in your mind. With time, you can map the yantra onto your body and incorporate additional elements like mudras.
For a comprehensive guide, refer to this PDF containing all the names for your reference.​
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Regular practice of this stotram enhances your connection with the Devis and their energies. It's a potent method to invoke the goddess's grace.​
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If this piques your interest and you are genuinely eager to delve deeper, consider seeking out a bona fide guru for initiation and learning."
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A great place for this is Devipuram or Rochester Peetam :
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If you are interested in Tantric Hatha Yoga check out my friend Michael Steward (who is also a Sri Vidya Upasaka) :
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