Story: Kubera and Lord Ganesha, Ganesha’s feast with Kubera’s Pride. Headstrong Kubera and Ganapathi’s story. Kubera invited Ganesha to her house for feast. One of the Ganesha’s names is Lambodara, the huge bellied one. Kubera being the God of wealth was a complete contrast to Lord Shiva. Kubera lived in the lap of luxury and […]
Marana | Act of Elimination in Tantra.. Marana (मारण) is the sixth, final, and most extreme action within the Tantric Shatkarma framework. The word literally means “killing,” “elimination,” or “destruction.” It encompasses the most severe esoteric practices, mantras, and rituals intended to completely neutralize an unrepeatable, existential threat by causing their termination or absolute downfall. […]
Uchhatana | Act of Rooting Out… Uchhatana (उच्चाटन) is the fifth action within the Tantric Shatkarma framework. The word literally translates to “rooting out,” “displacing,” or “driving away.” It encompasses esoteric practices, mantras, and rituals intended to create intense mental restlessness, confusion, or dissatisfaction in an adversary, ultimately forcing them to abandon their current location, […]
Videshana | Act of Creating Hatred… Videshana (विद्वेषण) is the fourth action within the Tantric Shatkarma framework. The word literally translates to “creating hatred,” “animosity,” or “causing mutual dissension.” It encompasses esoteric practices, mantras, and rituals intended to drive a wedge between two or more entities, breaking their alignment, alliance, or mutual affection. Core Intent […]
Sthambhana | Act of Freezing, Completely Halting… Stambhana (स्तम्भन) (Stambhana Vidya) is the third action within the Tantric Shatkarma framework. It is the energetic act of completely halting, freezing, or suppressing a force, person, or situation. Core Intent and Applications In traditional texts, Stambhana is employed when an active threat needs to be neutralized immediately without […]
Vashikarana | Act of Controlling, Influencing, Attacting… Vashikarana (वशीकरण) is the second action within the Tantric Shatkarma framework. The word is derived from Vashi (to attract, influence, or bring under control) and Karana (the act of doing). It encompasses esoteric practices, mantras, and rituals intended to influence the mind, behavior, or feelings of another person […]
Shantikaran | Healing, Protection in Tantra… Shantikaran (शान्तिकरण), or Shanti-karana, is the first and most auspicious of the six actions (Shatkarmas) in Tantra Shastra. While actions like Stambhana or Marana are aggressive, Shantikaran is entirely focused on healing, restoration, protection, and peace. It is the spiritual equivalent of emergency first aid—used to calm turbulent energies […]
The word Shatkarma (षटकर्म) literally translates to “six actions” or “six techniques.” Depending on the context, this term refers to two completely different frameworks in Indian tradition: Hatha Yoga (where they are physical cleansing practices) and Tantra Shastra (where they are magical or energetic acts, which is the framework that Stambhana belongs to). 1. The […]
64 Yoginis & 8 Bhairavas | Connection between the Ashta Bhairavas and the 64 Yoginis.. What is the connection between the Ashta Bhairavas and the 64 Yoginis in Tantric mandalas? In Tantric mandalas, the connection between the Ashta Bhairavas (Eight Bhairavas) and the 64 Yoginis forms a highly systematic, mathematical, and metaphysical grid of the […]
As per ancient legend, once Ma Parvati left Kailash after getting the permission from Lord Shiva, and she reached the Holy Mountain Himalayas, and started performing penance on Lord Shiva, in order to increase her spiritual powers. During that time, a hungry lion visited the place of Ma Parvati, and first it thought of killing […]
Varahi & Bagalamukhi: Goddesses with Deep Cosmic Connection.. In Hindu tantra and iconography, Goddess Varahi and Goddess Bagalamukhi are two powerful manifestations of the Supreme Devi (Mahadevi), both associated with protection, destruction of enemies, and intense spiritual power. While they are distinct deities with their own independent worship, they share a deep cosmic connection. Here […]
The Fierce and Martial Manifestations of Goddess Lakshmi: Iconography, Tantric Theology, and Ritual Paradigms Within the complex cosmological and theological frameworks of Hinduism, Goddess Lakshmi is predominantly conceptualized as the ultimate embodiment of Sattva—representing universal harmony, auspiciousness, material wealth, and the preserving energy of the cosmos. In the orthodox Vaishnava tradition, she is generally depicted […]
In Hindu religious history, Goddess Lakshmi—specifically in her fierce, composite forms—is associated with slaying two primary demons, depending on the specific text and regional tradition: Kolhasura and Mahishasura. Kolhasura In the traditions of Maharashtra, Goddess Mahalakshmi (locally worshipped as Ambabai) fought and killed the demon Kolhasura. The Legend: Kolhasur was a powerful demon king who […]
In Hindu Religious history, Hanuman, the devoted and powerful monkey god, is not generally associated with marriage. He is primarily revered for his unwavering devotion to Lord Rama and his remarkable feats of strength, agility, and loyalty as depicted in the Indian epic, the Ramayana. There is no traditional account of Hanuman’s marriage in the […]
What is the religious significance of Yamuna River? Why Yamuna River is considered an important river as per Hindu Dharma? Yami, the goddess of the river Yamuna, is the sister of Yama, god of death, and the daughter of Surya, the Sun god, and his wife Saranyu. Yamuna, referred to respectfully as Yamunaji, holds a […]
Puranas are ancient devotional texts, written by the great sage Veda Vyasa, and it covers the importance of various deities like Vinayaka, Muruga, Shiva and Parvati. In the eighteen Puranas, various devotional stories are also covered. It was written in Sanskrit, and later it was translated in many Indian languages, and Puranas help us to […]
Mayasura is a demon architect, and he was mentioned in the Ramayana and Mahabharata. He is the son of Rishi Kashyapa and Diti. He was married with a pious and a chaste lady Hema, and he had four children, and Mandhodhari is his daughter, who was married with Ravana during the Treta Yuga. After meeting […]
15 Wonderful Stories from Srimad Bhagavatham… The Bhagavata Purana also popularly known as Srimad Krishna Bhagavatam, Bhagavata Navaratna and Bhagavatha Maharatna, is an ancient holy text, which was written by Sri Veda Vyasa, as per the instructions given by Deva Rishi Narada. The Bhagavata Purana, covers lot of areas including devotional stories, and also about […]
Story of Lord Shiva’s Atmalingam and Ravana tells us how Lord Ganesha has played the spoil sport to prevent Ravana becoming more powerful.. Once Ravana by his musical skill pleased Lord Shiva, Blessing him Lord Shiva gave a Shiva Linga (Athma Linga)and asked Ravana to take it Sri Lanka and preserve it there. He told […]
According to the Pancharatra or the Bhagavata, that largely preaches the cult of Vishnu-Narayana. This particular cult has put forward the theory that Vishnu who is considered as the Supreme Lord has four aspects of manifestation. They are the supreme which means the Para, the emanation which means the Vyutha, the incarnation which means the […]