Tantra in Hinduism: Beyond the Myths & Misconceptions, (Paperback)

<p><b>Tantra in Hinduism: Beyond Myths and Misconceptions</b></p><p><i>A Scholarly Exploration of India's Most Misunderstood Spiritual Science</i></p><p>For centuries, <b>Tantra</b> has been one of the most mysterious, misinterpreted, and controversial aspects of Hindu philosophy - branded alternately as forbidden magic, exotic sexuality, or occult mysticism. Yet behind these misconceptions lies one of the most profound and sophisticated spiritual sciences ever conceived-a tradition that sees the <b>body as a temple, </b> the <b>mind as a mantra, </b> and the <b>world itself as a sacred revelation</b>.</p><p>In this groundbreaking book, <b>Dr Bhaskar Bora</b> - physician, philosopher, and seeker - leads readers through a transformative journey into the authentic heart of Tantric wisdom. Drawing from classical sources such as the <i>Kular&amp;#7751;ava Tantra</i>, <i>Vijñ&amp;#257;na Bhairava</i>, <i>&amp;#346;iva S&amp;#363;tras</i>, and <i>Tantr&amp;#257;loka</i>, as well as modern scholarship and comparative philosophy, this work unravels the <b>history, metaphysics, ritual, psychology, and living relevance of Tantra</b> in today's world.</p><p>Through 20 richly woven chapters, Dr Bora explores: <br>- The true meaning of <i>tantra</i> as ""weaving"-the expansion of consciousness through life itself.<br>- The dynamic unity of <b>&amp;#346;iva and &amp;#346;akti</b> - consciousness and energy as inseparable aspects of reality.<br>- The sacred anatomy of the <b>Tantric body</b> - chakras, kundalin&amp;#299;, and subtle energies as reflections of cosmic order.<br>- The misunderstood symbolism of <b>maithuna</b>, mantra, yantra, and mandala - spiritual technologies of transformation.<br>- Tantra's influence on <b>art, architecture, dance, Ayurveda, and yoga</b>, revealing the continuity between sacred science and daily life.<br>- The relevance of Tantric principles to <b>psychology, ecology, feminism, and modern spirituality</b> - a vision that unites, not divides.</p><p>Written in a lucid, lyrical, and humanised style, <i>Tantra in Hinduism: Beyond Myths and Misconceptions</i> bridges <b>scholarship and spiritual insight</b>, appealing equally to academics, seekers, and the spiritually curious. It restores Tantra's true dignity - not as a hidden cult, but as a <b>living philosophy of consciousness</b>, a path of awakening through participation, awareness, and love.</p><p>Whether you are a student of Indian philosophy, a practitioner of yoga and meditation, or a reader seeking to understand the feminine divine and the deeper roots of spirituality, this book will <b>change the way you see the world</b> - and yourself.</p><br><b>Keywords: </b><p>Tantra in Hinduism, Hindu Tantra, Shakti and Shiva, Kashmir Shaivism, Hindu philosophy, Vedic spirituality, Indian mysticism, consciousness studies, Shaktism, Tantric yoga, Kundalini awakening, chakras and energy, Hindu sacred texts, Abhinavagupta, Vij</p>

• Tantra in Hinduism: Beyond the Myths & Misconceptions, (Paperback)
• Author: Independently Published
• ISBN: 9798268836523
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2025-10-07
• Page Count: 526