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Contains the theory of the tattwas and detailed instructions for the practice, including the tantric tools of yantra, mantra and mandala. Tattwa shuddhi is an advanced practice, which may be performed as a sadhana in itself or as an adjunct to kundalini kriyas and other higher yogas.
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Swami Satyasangananda
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
I highly recommend this book to everyone, even for those who are not acquainted with Tantra, as she makes a marvellous introduction on Tantra in the beginning of the book.
A few people are aware that Yoga came from Tantra, it's important to point out that Tantra has nothing to do with the new age sex freaks, it's a system of practices which aims to bring humans to the upfront development, the Tattwa Shuddhi being just one of them.
Good value for money, i highly recommend for those who have a practical approach rather than being just dabblers.
A few people are aware that Yoga came from Tantra, it's important to point out that Tantra has nothing to do with the new age sex freaks, it's a system of practices which aims to bring humans to the upfront development, the Tattwa Shuddhi being just one of them.
Good value for money, i highly recommend for those who have a practical approach rather than being just dabblers.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
The meditation technique for the actual practice of tattwa shuddhi - the inner purification is described on a few pages near the end of the book. The rest of the book goes into some detail over different tattwas.
What I love the most about tantra is that it is practical and personally I am more interested in technique itself rather than in lengthy descriptions or theories, as I consider the personal experience of greatest importance.
The technique in essence entails dissolving the elements, from the grossest to the subtlest - within one's body - into nothingness, and then reassembling them.
Previous to working with this method, I have worked with Taoist method of purification of the elements within one's being, and with western Hermetic system (which even though derived from Indian yoga, is not the same as described in this book. The techniques of purification of the elements are all different and I have found them all valuable, as they all bring about different experiences.
The technique described in this book is again adapted from the original, which according to the author is more challenging to understand, and yet I think it would be good to at least have a look at what are the original recommendations and how is it to be practiced. One of those recommendations seems to entail focusing on one tattwa for 2 days before moving onto the next, and I think it is a good idea.
Apart from the technique for purification of the elements, and the suggested light died - preferably diet of fruits and steamed vegetables - during the practice, there are further recommendations that may not be practical for people living and working in the west (like shaving of the head) and using oil lamps, and some other details that one may need to adapt. The author offers variations for the practice where one may decide to engage in more intense practice, or to do practice at a lighter pace over the months or even over the years.
What I love the most about tantra is that it is practical and personally I am more interested in technique itself rather than in lengthy descriptions or theories, as I consider the personal experience of greatest importance.
The technique in essence entails dissolving the elements, from the grossest to the subtlest - within one's body - into nothingness, and then reassembling them.
Previous to working with this method, I have worked with Taoist method of purification of the elements within one's being, and with western Hermetic system (which even though derived from Indian yoga, is not the same as described in this book. The techniques of purification of the elements are all different and I have found them all valuable, as they all bring about different experiences.
The technique described in this book is again adapted from the original, which according to the author is more challenging to understand, and yet I think it would be good to at least have a look at what are the original recommendations and how is it to be practiced. One of those recommendations seems to entail focusing on one tattwa for 2 days before moving onto the next, and I think it is a good idea.
Apart from the technique for purification of the elements, and the suggested light died - preferably diet of fruits and steamed vegetables - during the practice, there are further recommendations that may not be practical for people living and working in the west (like shaving of the head) and using oil lamps, and some other details that one may need to adapt. The author offers variations for the practice where one may decide to engage in more intense practice, or to do practice at a lighter pace over the months or even over the years.
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The meditation technique for the actual practice of tattwa shuddhi - the inner purification is described on a few pages near the end of the book. The rest of the book goes into some detail over different tattwas.
What I love the most about tantra is that it is practical and personally I am more interested in technique itself rather than in lengthy descriptions or theories, as I consider the personal experience of greatest importance.
The technique in essence entails dissolving the elements, from the grossest to the subtlest - within one's body - into nothingness, and then reassembling them.
Previous to working with this method, I have worked with Taoist method of purification of the elements within one's being, and with western Hermetic system (which even though derived from Indian yoga, is not the same as described in this book. The techniques of purification of the elements are all different and I have found them all valuable, as they all bring about different experiences.
The technique described in this book is again adapted from the original, which according to the author is more challenging to understand, and yet I think it would be good to at least have a look at what are the original recommendations and how is it to be practiced. One of those recommendations seems to entail focusing on one tattwa for 2 days before moving onto the next, and I think it is a good idea.
Apart from the technique for purification of the elements, and the suggested light died - preferably diet of fruits and steamed vegetables - during the practice, there are further recommendations that may not be practical for people living and working in the west (like shaving of the head) and using oil lamps, and some other details that one may need to adapt. The author offers variations for the practice where one may decide to engage in more intense practice, or to do practice at a lighter pace over the months or even over the years.
What I love the most about tantra is that it is practical and personally I am more interested in technique itself rather than in lengthy descriptions or theories, as I consider the personal experience of greatest importance.
The technique in essence entails dissolving the elements, from the grossest to the subtlest - within one's body - into nothingness, and then reassembling them.
Previous to working with this method, I have worked with Taoist method of purification of the elements within one's being, and with western Hermetic system (which even though derived from Indian yoga, is not the same as described in this book. The techniques of purification of the elements are all different and I have found them all valuable, as they all bring about different experiences.
The technique described in this book is again adapted from the original, which according to the author is more challenging to understand, and yet I think it would be good to at least have a look at what are the original recommendations and how is it to be practiced. One of those recommendations seems to entail focusing on one tattwa for 2 days before moving onto the next, and I think it is a good idea.
Apart from the technique for purification of the elements, and the suggested light died - preferably diet of fruits and steamed vegetables - during the practice, there are further recommendations that may not be practical for people living and working in the west (like shaving of the head) and using oil lamps, and some other details that one may need to adapt. The author offers variations for the practice where one may decide to engage in more intense practice, or to do practice at a lighter pace over the months or even over the years.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Tatwa Suddhi
4 May 2009
Excellent resource. My only regret is that the book isn't longer. The author's writing style is clear.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Beyond Description
26 Nov 2011
This is a fascinating book. I've been a yoga and tantra student for years, and a yoga teacher as well. I've studied both practices in lengthy detail, and always arrive at a place of confusion as to truths of both... While this book is very short, regarding much of what it teaches, I find that its brevity actually creates an invitation to continue exploring its concepts and terminology for deeper understandings of what Tattwa Shuddhi is all about.
I confess my dislike for commercialized yoga and tantra. What is being taught these days, even at the better yoga studios that I've practiced at, is exercise class, with very little in the way of philosophy and psychology added into the mix. This book will take a student way deeper into the transformational aspects of both yoga and tantra.
I would highly recommend two complimentary books as adjunctive studies to Tattwa Shuddhi: Sinister Yogis and Kiss of the Yogini, by David Gordon White. Between these three incredible volumes, the reader will get a clear view of the roots of both sciences. Given the depth of Tattwa Shuddhi, it is imperative to learn the histories of each, from a scholarly perspective and know what these ancient practices are really all about. What's going on these days has absolutely nothing to do with these magical schools and skills.
I confess my dislike for commercialized yoga and tantra. What is being taught these days, even at the better yoga studios that I've practiced at, is exercise class, with very little in the way of philosophy and psychology added into the mix. This book will take a student way deeper into the transformational aspects of both yoga and tantra.
I would highly recommend two complimentary books as adjunctive studies to Tattwa Shuddhi: Sinister Yogis and Kiss of the Yogini, by David Gordon White. Between these three incredible volumes, the reader will get a clear view of the roots of both sciences. Given the depth of Tattwa Shuddhi, it is imperative to learn the histories of each, from a scholarly perspective and know what these ancient practices are really all about. What's going on these days has absolutely nothing to do with these magical schools and skills.
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