Tantra Unveiled: Seducing the Forces of Matter and Spirit

by Rajmani Tigunait

This powerful book describes authentic tantra, what distinguishes it from other spiritual paths, and how the tantric way combines hatha yoga, meditation, visualization, Ayurveda, and other disciplines. Taking us back to ancient times, Pandit Tigunait shares his experiences with tantric masters and the techniques they taught him. Tantra Unveiled is most valuable for those who wish to live the essence of tantra – practicing spirituality while experiencing a rich outer life.

Genres: Spirituality, Hinduism, Religion

173 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 25, 1999

Reviews

[Hilary Nihlen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Preparing for my Sri Sukta course with Himalayan Institute.

[Sreena · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Tantra is not a quick fix or a shortcut to enlightenment. It is a lifelong journey of self-discovery, embracing all aspects of ourselves and our experience. It is a path of integration, of harmonizing the dualities within us and realizing the divine nature that resides in every human being."

One of the most intriguing stories I encountered within the book:
Maya and Rajan, a couple seeking to rekindle their passion and deepen their connection. Through the guidance of a wise tantra teacher, they embark on a transformative journey of sexual and spiritual exploration. This tale beautifully illustrates how tantra can revitalize relationships, fostering deep intimacy, trust, and a heightened sense of pleasure.

Best think about this book
The exploration of tantra extends far beyond its popularly known aspect of sexuality. The author dives deep into the philosophical and spiritual dimensions, unveiling the true essence of tantra as a path to self-realization and spiritual awakening.

Tantra is not merely a sexual practice but a profound path to awakening our fullest potential and embracing the sacredness of life itself.

[Craig Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!

This is a MUST READ for those wanting a much better understanding of Tantra. The author does a great job of explaining everything about it, the left hand and right hand paths, where the different schools in India are and what each school offers as well as the differences between them. He also gives a great tantric practice for those that are not initiated in it and for those that are.

[Dr. Sue Nielsen · Rating 1 out of 5]

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Not what I was looking for in a book. His other books are amazing. Read books on the Yoga sutras

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is unfortunate that Tantra has come to be associated almost exclusively with sexual acts in popular Western culture. The functional equivalent would be to associate Christianity exclusively with wearing a hairshirt or performing self-flagellation. Indeed, there are those esoteric few who incorporate physical union into their Tantric practice, but such practitioners represent a fraction of a percent of extant Tantric devotees, just as self-flagellants are rare among practicing Christians. Tantra encompasses so much more. It is an ancient, holistic and singularly elegant approach to realizing the Divine that resides within each of us. Melding philosophy, science, spirituality, asana, meditation, to name a few of the components of the Tantric approach, Tantra allows us to identify the obstacles that impede our communion with the Divine--primarily, our ego. The source of all frustration, unhappiness, sadness, anger is our ego's reaction to the external physical realm. We listen to the voice of our ego, crying out against events, things, people that seemingly frustrate our lives, rather than recognizing that each of the same presents an opportunity for us to experience the bliss of connecting with the Divine. Tantra is the technology that enables this connection. Tantra does not profess to be a religion, however. Nor does a Tantric practice require that one adhere to a certain religion in one's practice. Tantra serves all religious paths--it is a welcoming and inclusive philosphy. Among the few living Tantric masters known to Westerners, there is none better than Guru Tigunait to lead us through the maze of a Tantric practice. For Tantric aspirants, this book is sine qua non.

[Pangaea Pangaea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Tigunait resolves fallacies around Tantra in a comprehensive approach. In the West, a Tantric teacher is portrayed largely as one who teaches a combination of Tantric ritualistic yogic approach to sex along with the Kama Sutras and New Age psychology. Another area where distortion occurs is about Kundalini and the chakras, which are reduced to a physical formula. “Tantra Unveiled” is a valuable testimony that affords the reader a glance into the living heart of real Tantra. It elevates Tantra where it should stand; as an ancient science that offers vast methodology for mind-body transformation in conjunction with personal and spiritual unfoldment.

[The Idiot · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good little book trying to cover the basic tenants of what is actually a really complex belief and practice system when written in English. A good intro for people that think tantra is primarily about sexual experience. It's not.

[Netanel Miles-Yepez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Re-read recently. Experiential overview of earl stages of tantric practice, especially in the Sri Vidya tradition.

[Sagar Sheth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just give the glimpse of Tantra philosophy