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Sunday, July 4, 2010

Philosophy of Tantras

Though the Tantras are innumerable there are certain features, which are common to all. Generally, the subjects dealt with Tantras are divided into four “Padas or divisions.”

1. Jnanapada

2. Yogapada

3. Kriyapada

4. Charyapada

Jnanapada gives the philosophy upon which Tantras are based. It is combination of Vedanta and Sankhya principles.

Yogapada deals with the sadhanas or spiritual disciplines that help an individual aspirant to attain union with the supreme self, which is the final goal of life.

Since the individual is a part of society and his spiritual progress is closely related to that of the society Tantra also gives a way of life to the society. Towards this Tantras provide yaga (sacrifice) or through the sacred spots of pilgrimage. These are the topics covered under Kriyapada.

Charyapada, the last, provides rituals and modes of sadhanas needed in an individual’s life.