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 […]