Introduction Ākāsha (आकाश) means sky or cosmos. Yoginī (योगिनी) means Goddess Yogini. Thus, Ākāsha Yoginī (आकाश योगिनी) is the goddess who resides in Ākāsha (sky, space, or cosmos) or the goddess who is the Shakti from which the sky or space manifests. She is the fundamental Shakti of Ākāsha or sky. Ākāsha Yoginī has three… read more »
In the Siddha Dharma Tradition, Sambhala is regarded as a mystical and sacred kingdom. It is mentioned in the Ganai Bharta of Swachhanda Bhairav, Hindu Puranas, and the Sambhala Pravesh Tantra manuscript. The Sanskrit term ‘Sambhala’ is derived from two words: ‘Sam’ meaning equal, and ‘bhal,’ meaning forehead, symbolizing wisdom, knowledge, dharma, enlightenment, and free… read more »
What is Devabhisheka? The word ‘Devabhisheka’comes from two Sanskrit terms: ‘Deva’ meaning god or divinity, and ‘Abhishek’ refers to the sacred ritual of pouring divine water(liquid) on Bhairavs/Bharavis accompanied by the chanting of mantras. In its essence, Devabhisheka represents the consecration or anointment of divinity. Traditionally, it involves the ceremonial bathing of a deity’s image,… read more »
Overview Shri Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, is a central figure in Hindu theology, embodying divine love and dharma. He is revered as a master of both the material and spiritual worlds, whose life and teachings are chronicled in various sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam and other Puranic lore. His narratives… read more »
The term “Saptarshi” (सप्तऋषि, “saptaṛṣi”) means “seven sages,” derived from “sapt” (सप्त, “sapta”) (seven) and “rishis” (ऋषि, “ṛṣi”) (sages). These revered figures hold a significant place in Hindu Dharma and are associated with the Big Dipper constellation in the Akash Mandala (आकाश मण्डल, “ākāśa maṇḍala”) illuminating humanity with their light. Meditators often focus on the… read more »
Introduction Shamanism, practiced globally, involves shamans connecting with subtle realms through altered states of consciousness or trance. In the Himalayas, this practice is known as Ghaṇa Puruhiti Vidyā (घण पुरोहिति विद्या). The term ‘Ghaṇa’ (घण) is derived from ‘Ghana’, meaning ‘cloud’ in an indigenous context. ‘Purohiti’ (पुरोहिति) refers to a priest or one who conducts… read more »
Etymology and Meaning in Siddha Dharma Nitya Kurukullā (Sanskrit: नित्य कुरुकुल्ला) is a remarkable manifesation of Goddess Kurukullā. Nitya means eternal or everlasting. Kuru (कुरु) which means one who does or is the doer or creates and destroys & Kulla (कुल्ला) meaning traditions or knowledge system. Kurukulla is the Goddess who creates traditions or manifests… read more »
The Kulasrota, deriving its name from “kula” meaning tradition, is a tantric yogic tradition where “srota” signifies origin or source. It represents a place from which diverse traditions originate. Deeply rooted in the Himalayan Siddha tradition, Kulasrota is a yantra or ritual implement associated with Goddess Kurukulla. The design of Kulasrota features the “Kam beej”… read more »
Kāla Bhairava (Sanskrit: काल भैरव) is a formidable aspect of Lord Shiva, embodies the concept of time (Kāla) and destruction. The term ‘Kāla Bhairava’ is derived from the Sanskrit words ‘Kāla’, meaning ‘time’ or ‘death’, and ‘Bhairava’, an epithet of Lord Shiva that signifies ‘terrifying’ or ‘frightful’. He is venerated in Siddha Dharma as the… read more »
“Atma Mandala Yoga” is described in the Granth called Atma Yoga Shastra written by the Himalayan Mahasiddha Koshir Nath. This Granth comes from the tradition of Siddha Dharma of Himalayan Siddhas. Atma Mandal Yoga is a compilation of three words “Atma”, “Mandal” and Yoga. Mahasiddha Koshir Nath told four different meanings of the word “Atma”…. read more »