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The Illusion of Tantra Sadhana

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The Illusion of Tantra Sadhana 1. Introductory : Many sadhakas have asked questions directly or indirectly regarding the topic of conjugal sadhana during the last five or six years. Due to lack of time, dearth of proper scriptures, and my limitations as a sanyasi (renunciate), I have answered them very briefly. I decided to write a critical appre- ciation of one of the following scriptures: Sivasamhita, Gherandasarhhita, or Goraksa Paddhati and include elaborate answers to all the relevant questions, but I have not been able to do so yet. As I have been directing research for two years in the fields of yoga and music, it is proper that I provide the answers to the sadhakas' questions. It is not correct that only complicated problems are put forth in the scriptures; the solutions to these problems are also given. It is true that these solutions cannot be understood logically. Logical reasoning would only make the problem more confusing. The solutions to the prob...

VAJROLI & SECRET OF THE URDHVARETA

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VAJROLI & SECRET OF THE URDHVARETA What are the changes which take place at the physical level in one who is transforming himself into an Urdhvareta? A: It takes a very long time, with very honest and sincere Brahmacharya in thought, word and deed coupled with gods grace for one to achieve full sex sublimation including the stoppage of wet dreams. However as an aspirant climbs up the ladder of celibacy to the best of his efforts by abhorring from the sexual act, ejaculation and impure thoughts for a considerable period of time; An inner phenomenon called Urdhvareta kriya(process)also called by the name 'Vajroli' takes place in his system, due to which the semen which was earlier flowing downward and being ejaculated outward now starts flowing upward and inward. This aids the formation of 'Ojas' shakti in his brain. The aspirant is not yet a complete Urdhvareta, as he has not yet achieved complete sex sublimation or transmutation. Semen will still flow dow...

Rudraksha

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Rudraksha & its significance When you think of Rudraksha, you think of a lucky charm whose power never seems to fade. Treasured by millions of people since centuries across the world, Rudraksha has a special historical significance. True-life stories abound of its incredible healing powers and amazing ability to provide tranquility and all-round self confidence to its wearers! Rudraksha in Sanskrit means ‘Red Eyed’ or ‘The Eye of Rudra’ and Rud means ‘To Cry’ and Aksha means “Eye”. Regarded as the seed of a fruit from a Rudraksha tree (Elaeocarpus Granitrus) grown in India, Malaysia and Nepal, a Rudraksha bead occupies a special place in Hinduism, and is credited with possessing mystical and divine attributes that offers lasting benefits to its wearers. Used for thousands of years, Rudraksha Beads have helped thousands of wearers to Self Empowerment and Self Enlightenment. They have been proved to possess electromagnetic properties that have a calming and therapeutic effec...