rnTantra Ivrnn
nTantra – The Serpentine Ascent Part IV
nSelf Actualisation is the Goal
nImmortality or Self-Actualisation, which is the Ultimate aim of Tantra, is achieved by the aspirant due to Tantric sadhanas. He’ll not fall into the trap of selfish temptations He’ll exhibit divine Love, patience and fortitude, the qualities of a perfected Initiate. He’ll not use his siddhis for selfish ends. He’ll be ready to redeem the world from its vices and will be Saviour of all mankind
nLo ! steadfast a lamp burns sheltered by the wind
nSuch is the likeness of the Yogi’s mind
nFreed from sense-storms and burning bright to Heaven
nWhen mind broods placid, soothed with holy wont,
nWhen Self contemplates Self and in itself
nHath comfort !
nTo reach this Ultimate Level, tantric techniques alone are not adequate. Love of the Supreme and renunciation of the Seven Negative Passions are a must.
nDevoid of the Seven Deadly Sins ( Lust, greed, anger, jealousy, sloth, covetousness & attachment), with unflinching affiliation to the Supreme Self, he serves all human beings as his brothers and sisters, by the Law of Love and by the Law of Justice !
n His light and life is given to balance here
nThe dark account of mortal Ignorance !
nAstrology is a close affiliate of Tantra. Suppose a person has Jupiter in the 8th. There is no use if he turns to Tantra and becomes an initiate. Such a person should turn to other subjects ! Knowledge of a man’s temparament is given by Astrology as Trikala Jnana ( Knowledge of Past, present and future ) is decreed by Yoga
nAstro-Therapy used in Vedic Astrology is essentially Tantric. The images of the planetary energies are propitiated on the days assigned to them. We find that Thursday is