The relationship between Shani and Shukra: Sati: The shakti that burns all illusions. Sati didn't just love Shiv, she called him down from the realm of unmanifest. Her love for Shiv was not an infatuation but was the ache of Shakti herself that reincarnated into a mortal realm. Shakti longed for that one truth,…
Shani is Shiva - the 1st soul that comes from Mahadev. He doesn't smile, but he doesn't leave. Why do we fear Saturn? He delays, denies and destroys illusions. They say Shani brings sufferings. Is he a curse? Or a mirror? Shani is not punishment. He is Shiv, when he stops smiling is when Shiva…
What was the essence of our Vedic System of education imparted through our Gurukuls? Let me some it up in a few bullet points: Gurukuls were funded by Kings and other rich people of the area Students were not expected to pay a fee to the Guru The Gurus were responsible for imparting education and…
Ujjain is one of the Sapta Puri or seven sacred cities of India and for centuries, Ujjain has been a hub of Tantra practice and Shakti worship, historical records show that from the 9th century onward, Ujjain hosted several Tantric sects like the Kapalikas, Pashupatas and Shakti monasteries. The Chausath Yogini Temple in Nayapura, Ujjain…
Nowadays, people describe Kundalini as an individual phenomenon or a personal possession. But that’s not how Vedic and Tantric traditions view it; they see it as the universal Shakti (cosmic energy) that resides in each and every one of us. In truth, it is the divine force which is inseparable from the ultimate consciousness. While…
Ashta Matrikas Maa Brahmani, The Divine Source of Wisdom & Knowledge. Among the revered Ashta Matrikas, Maa Brahmani is the embodiment of divine wisdom, intellect, and spiritual insight. As the Shakti of Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, she holds the power to awaken our higher consciousness, sharpen our intellect, and guide us toward…
The Ashta Matrikas are worshipped in Shakta, Shaiva, and Tantric traditions, each of the devi’s represents a specific power that she holds to bless her devotees. Often seen with Maa Durga in her war against demons like Shumbha and Nishumbha, The Astha Matrikas are fierce protectors and are invoked in rituals for protection, healing, and…
64 Yoginis and Tantra The 64 Yoginis (Chausath Yoginis) are a very important part of Tantric practice, more so in Shakta Tantra and Kaula Tantra practices, where the 64 yoginis are worshipped as manifestations of Shakti, the divine feminine energy. Each of the 64 Yogini represents a specific divine energy, power, or cosmic principle,…
