Key Elements of Tantra

 

1. Shakti and Shiva://///

Central to Tantra is the worship of the divine feminine (Shakti) and her dynamic relationship with the masculine (Shiva).

Shakti represents energy, creativity, and manifestation, while Shiva symbolizes consciousness and stillness.

 

2. Mantras://///

Chanting sacred sounds or syllables (like Om or Hrim) is a foundational practice to invoke spiritual energies.

 

3. Yantras and Mandalas://///

These geometric designs serve as tools for meditation, representing cosmic and personal energies.

 

4. Meditation and Visualization://///

Visualizing deities, energies, or chakras helps practitioners focus and deepen their connection with the divine.

 

5. Rituals and Puja://///

These include offerings, fire ceremonies, and intricate practices to honor deities and cosmic forces.

 

6. Chakras and Kundalini Energy:////

Tantra often involves working with the subtle energy body, awakening the Kundalini (coiled energy at the base of the spine) and guiding it through the chakras.