Rational Devotion: Insights from Suhotra Swami's Lectures Tantra and the root of the New Age Movement
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Dec 1, 2024 Delve into the fascinating roots of Tantra and its influence on the New Age movement. Explore the ancient transformation of food supply management and its cosmic implications. Uncover the contrasts between right-hand and left-hand Tantric practices while questioning the intertwining of conspiracy theories with spirituality. Discover the traps of sense gratification that lead to spiritual disillusionment. Finally, navigate the challenges of genuine devotion within the Hare Kṛṣṇa movement against the backdrop of modern interpretations.
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Tantra in Kali Yuga
- In Kali Yuga, more people adopt Tantra, often misunderstood.
- Tantra is a book or scripture (agama) passed down esoterically, sometimes focusing on Maya worship.
Shakta Tantra's Goal
- Within Shakta Tantra, the right-hand path aims for devotees to see all women as mothers and all men as sons.
- This basic principle is taught on the first day in Krishna consciousness.
Left-Hand Tantra
- Left-hand tantra, prominent in Kali Yuga, views the worshipper as Shiva and Durga as his consort.
- This leads to practices like sex yoga and voodoo, involving ghosts and spirits.