{"product_id":"tantra-in-hinduism-beyond-the-myths-misconceptions-9798268836523","title":"Tantra in Hinduism: Beyond the Myths \u0026 Misconceptions","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Bhaskar Bora\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Mysticism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTantra in Hinduism: Beyond Myths and Misconceptions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Scholarly Exploration of India's Most Misunderstood Spiritual Science\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, \u003cb\u003eTantra\u003c\/b\u003e has been one of the most mysterious, misinterpreted, and controversial aspects of Hindu philosophy - branded alternately as forbidden magic, exotic sexuality, or occult mysticism. Yet behind these misconceptions lies one of the most profound and sophisticated spiritual sciences ever conceived-a tradition that sees the \u003cb\u003ebody as a temple, \u003c\/b\u003e the \u003cb\u003emind as a mantra, \u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003eworld itself as a sacred revelation\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking book, \u003cb\u003eDr Bhaskar Bora\u003c\/b\u003e - physician, philosopher, and seeker - leads readers through a transformative journey into the authentic heart of Tantric wisdom. Drawing from classical sources such as the \u003ci\u003eKularṇava Tantra\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVij�āna Bhairava\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eŚiva Sūtras\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTantrāloka\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as modern scholarship and comparative philosophy, this work unravels the \u003cb\u003ehistory, metaphysics, ritual, psychology, and living relevance of Tantra\u003c\/b\u003e in today's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough 20 richly woven chapters, Dr Bora explores: \u003cbr\u003e- The true meaning of \u003ci\u003etantra\u003c\/i\u003e as \"\"weaving\"-the expansion of consciousness through life itself.\u003cbr\u003e- The dynamic unity of \u003cb\u003eŚiva and Śakti\u003c\/b\u003e - consciousness and energy as inseparable aspects of reality.\u003cbr\u003e- The sacred anatomy of the \u003cb\u003eTantric body\u003c\/b\u003e - chakras, kundalinī, and subtle energies as reflections of cosmic order.\u003cbr\u003e- The misunderstood symbolism of \u003cb\u003emaithuna\u003c\/b\u003e, mantra, yantra, and mandala - spiritual technologies of transformation.\u003cbr\u003e- Tantra's influence on \u003cb\u003eart, architecture, dance, Ayurveda, and yoga\u003c\/b\u003e, revealing the continuity between sacred science and daily life.\u003cbr\u003e- The relevance of Tantric principles to \u003cb\u003epsychology, ecology, feminism, and modern spirituality\u003c\/b\u003e - a vision that unites, not divides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a lucid, lyrical, and humanised style, \u003ci\u003eTantra in Hinduism: Beyond Myths and Misconceptions\u003c\/i\u003e bridges \u003cb\u003escholarship and spiritual insight\u003c\/b\u003e, appealing equally to academics, seekers, and the spiritually curious. It restores Tantra's true dignity - not as a hidden cult, but as a \u003cb\u003eliving philosophy of consciousness\u003c\/b\u003e, a path of awakening through participation, awareness, and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student of Indian philosophy, a practitioner of yoga and meditation, or a reader seeking to understand the feminine divine and the deeper roots of spirituality, this book will \u003cb\u003echange the way you see the world\u003c\/b\u003e - and yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeywords: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eTantra in Hinduism, Hindu Tantra, Shakti and Shiva, Kashmir Shaivism, Hindu philosophy, Vedic spirituality, Indian mysticism, consciousness studies, Shaktism, Tantric yoga, Kundalini awakening, chakras and energy, Hindu sacred texts, Abhinavagupta, Vij�āna Bhairava Tantra, Kularṇava Tantra, Tantrāloka, Sri Vidya, Goddess worship, Devi and Shakti, Indian metaphysics, spiritual psychology, sacred sexuality, Eastern spirituality, Yoga philosophy, Indian esotericism, non-dualism, Advaita and Tantra, esoteric Hinduism, Hindu rituals, mantra and yantra, meditation science, spiritual feminism, philosophy of consciousness, Hindu goddess traditions, Hindu theology, modern spirituality, comparative religion, Indian temple architecture, Tantra explained, Tantra philosophy book, Hindu studies reference, spiritual awakening, Eastern philosophy, Hinduism and psychology, Indian spirituality books, sacred energy and awareness, ancient Indian wisdom, Indian metaphysical traditions, the divine feminine, spiritual transformation, mind-body connection, spiritual healing through Tantra, Hinduism academic study, Tantra research, spiritual science of India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46332228239511,"sku":"9798268836523","price":2207.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798268836523.webp?v=1768725509","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/tantra-in-hinduism-beyond-the-myths-misconceptions-9798268836523","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}