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Sadhana, Tantra and Mantra

Bhairava sadhana, japa and mantra practice, kula kundalini, diksha, and beginner guidance from the Khyapa Parampara.

10 articles in this theme Spiritual Teachings Sadhana & Tantra Browse all A-Z

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This hub covers practice: where a beginner starts with japa mala and sankalp, the Bhairava sadhana series on vairagya and the smashana, kula kundalini and breath retention, initiation, and the remedies Gurubaba discusses.

Practice articles are descriptive, not prescriptive. Tantric and kundalini material in particular should be taken up with a qualified teacher and within your own lineage.

Key ideas in this topic

  • Sadhana: sustained spiritual discipline undertaken with devotion and method.
  • Mantra: sacred sound or formula used for remembrance, japa, and inner alignment.
  • Diksha: initiation or transmission within a living lineage or teacher relationship.
  • Bhairava and Kali sadhana: fierce devotional paths that emphasize surrender, courage, and discipline.

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  1. Spiritual Teachings ⏱ 8 min

    Ashtami Initiations: Gurudev Blesses Disciples from Across India

    On Ashtami, Guru Shyama Khyapa initiates seekers from Krishnanagar, Berhampore, and Kalimpong while explaining the chakras, the weight of prarabhda, and how the Guru-kul lineage must anchor every disciple even in modern times.

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    Bhairava Sadhana: Keeping Idols, Managing Thoughts During Japa

    Shri Praveen Radhakrishna addresses essential practical questions in Bhairava Sadhana — when to keep idols versus photographs, how to handle wandering thoughts during mantra Japa using the clock technique, and the discipline required during Sankalpa periods.
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    Bhairava Sadhana: Vairagya, the Smashana, and Rebirth

    Shri Praveen Radhakrishna explains the true meaning of Vairagya — not mere detachment but the burning of the ego while alive — and reveals how Bhairava Sadhana, the Smashana, and Tantra are all ultimately about preparing the Jiva to consciously control its own rebirth.

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    Gurudev Answers Devotee Questions — Sadhana, Tantra, Fasting, Onion Garlic, and Addya Ma Temple

    Guru Shyama Khyapa answers important questions on home sadhana, the difference between Vidya and Avidya Tantra, the spiritual science of fasting, onion and garlic in practice, mantra chanting, and the Addya Ma temple near Dakshineswar.

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    Hey Beginner, Let's Start: Japa Mala, Nama Japa, Sankalp, and Setting Your Asana

    Shri Praveen Radhakrishna gives a complete practical guide for absolute beginners: how to procure a mala, set an asana, take a sankalp, start Nama Japa, progress to Swarnakarshana Bhairava, and eventually receive the Bija Mantra — without fear and without elaborate ritual.

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    Living as Bhairava: Adya Kalika, Alpha Mindset, and Preparing the Mind and Body (Part 1)

    Shri Praveen Radhakrishna introduces Maa Adya Kalika as the vast Shakti that demands total inner alignment, and explains why accepting one’s birth design and embodying the body as yantra are prerequisites for any mantra to truly work.

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    Overcoming Financial Difficulties: The White Akanda Root Remedy

    Guru Shyama Khyapa shares a powerful folk remedy (totka) using the White Akanda root, cow products, and sacred mantras to help overcome financial struggles and attract prosperity.

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    Tantra and Kula Kundalini 2: The Five Life Airs and Breath Retention Practices

    Guru Shyama Khyapa reveals the profound philosophy of breath, the five life airs (Prana, Apana, Samana, Udana, Vyana), Kumbhaka practice, and the chakra system in tantric sadhana.
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    The Sacred Trishul: Symbolism, Power, and the Divine Trinity

    Guru Shyama Khyapa explains the profound spiritual significance of the Trishul (Trident), representing the unified power of Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwara, and its role as an awakened weapon for protection and destruction of evil.

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    Yoga, the Guru, and Social Traditions: Insights from Guru Baba Shyama Khyapa

    Guru Baba Shyama Khyapa explains why Sankhya Yoga is best for common people, the supreme importance of the Guru, and discusses traditional views on widowhood and remarriage.