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Tantra and its Misconceptions

David Frawley · American Institute of Vedic Studies

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Tantra and its Misconceptions: Reclaiming the Essence from the Illusions By David Frawley. Perhaps nothing is more exotic, dramatic and sensational in India’s Yoga traditions than the practice of Tantra. No other approach to Yoga has gained such a fascination for the modern mind and its seeking of the bizarre, the entertaining and the enigmatic. Tantra appears to offer both spiritual and worldly success and prosperity and to a superlative degree. It covers not only internal yogic experiences of chakras, lokas, and deities but also has many important healing practices for body and mind. On top of this, it adds special means of heightening sexual pleasure, making money, gaining success and defeating one’s enemies – as if it could be used for achieving all human desires. Read more