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Tantra, the original yoga
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Akthar, Shameem
India Abroad
10-21-2005
Shameem Akthar marvels at the realism of this ancient school of thought.
To even skim a topic as ancient and vast as the tantras would need volumes.
Then, too, one would need to wade through the heavily guarded, symbolic
language, the various interpretations, misrepresentations and
misconceptions that may distract one from the original purity of thought in
the tantras.
Therefore, this column will modestly remain a teaser, intending only to
lead more advanced seekers to further their own individual pursuit of this
enchanting topic.
The saktas or worshippers of ...
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