To me, the Great Narasimha, brings together the dual components of Tantra: ‘upaya’ and ‘prajna’, skillful means and perfect insight. When the asura Hiranyakashipu secured the boon that he could not be killed by the following conditions: • in day time or at night • inside a dwelling or outside • on ground or in the air • by human or animal • by any known weapon or tool The wise Vishnu took on the form of Narasimha — ‘man-lion’, such a ferocious beast that was neither man nor a

“Asuras are part of Hinduism along with Devas, Yakshas (nature spirits), Rakshasas (fierce man-eating beings or demons), Bhutas (ghosts) and many more. Asuras have been featured in many cosmological theories and legends in Hinduism and Buddhism.” Are ‘asuras’ — what is commonly translated as ‘demons’ or ‘power-driven beings’ — actually ‘real’ or literal? Let me explain. For simplicity’s sake, and based on my own understanding and experience, asuras can be divided into 3 plane

I’d like to make one thing clear: We pray to the many gods and goddesses, the higher energies. But Prayer is only one part; the other part is Practice. PRAYER and PRACTICE complete and balance one another. Without Practice, prayer becomes empty. Without Prayer, practice becomes dogmatic. Practice is what we observe and act upon outside of Prayer. The choices we make when we think no one is watching. Personal Practice, or Sadhana, goes deeper — time and effort is consciously c

One of the ‘silver linings’ of the lockdowns were that most of the sacred sites and energy portals in the world could get a rest, and sift away all the ‘heavy energetics’ left behind by tourist hordes and well-meaning ‘spiritual seekers’. I’ve written about this topic before — Bali is a good example of the consequence of ‘emotional dumping’ by people who go there and ‘leave all their baggage behind’ — contaminating the energy of the land and place. Basically ‘emotional dumpin

Understanding the Roots of Scarcity Lakshmi is most well-known as the Goddess of Wealth and Money. That’s great, but the truth is, She is so much more than that. And when one delves deeper into Her spiritual teachings, Her tantra, one will be amazed by the depth — and potential for transformation — She brings. Lakshmi is, after all, Maha Prakriti, the primordial essence of all creation, the Mother of the very fabric of existence as we know it. Today, however, we will be talki

क्षुत्पिपासामलां ज्येष्ठामलक्ष्मीं नाशयाम्यहम् | kṣu̠tpi̠pā̠sāma̍lā-jyē̠ṣṭhāma̠la̠kṣī-rnā̍śayā̠myaham | “May hunger, thirst, and impurities, emerging from (the consciousnesses of) decrepitude and Alakshmi, be eliminated.” Although I’ve been working with the teachings of the Goddess Lakshmi (and Egyptian Hethr) for many years now, it is only in recent years that it took on formal sadhana. And over the last 5 days of teaching ‘Hiranya Shakti: The Alchemy of Gold’ — allowed me t

I always procure omens before embarking on any sacred journey. For this one: the Nagas. Nepal is, after all, native land to the Nagas and Sarpas (sacred serpents). They offer safe passage, fair weather, protection from wild animals, and warding against supernatural disturbances. They also warn of possible natural calamities in your path. When well-propitiated, over months and months of pujas — they may also aid in healing, exorcism, deepening sadhana and other spiritual suppo

People can be struggling emotionally but not realize it themselves. Yet, if you look closely enough, it often shows unconsciously in their behavior. Often times this anxiety is masked behind extra (efforted) laughter, keeping ‘busy with many things’, or unconsciously emulating the behaviors of those they look-up to — like a child seeking comfort and security from a ‘parental figure’. I think we all go through phases of ups and downs in life; I am far from being exempt myself,

Written in 2022 Every individual has different expectations, needs, and projections to one Teacher. The truth is that not every person who seeks a Teacher is even ready to become a student! These are, of course, not new revelations at all. They are as old as time. My own mentor and Teachers have warned me. They showed me, even. “The moment you decide to put yourself out there, to shine and to speak, because you love your craft so much that you want to become it and embody it

JUPITER ENTERS TAURUS (VRISHABHA) 3 common question I get from my students and clients often, regarding work and money: “Can I achieve my Artha, my worldly goals, without cheating or manipulating others?” The answer: Yes. But you are going to have to make harder and tougher choices, using your wisdom and spiritual awareness. By making more conscious choices, you create more positive karma (consequences as a manifested reality) for yourself (and your loved ones) “But everyone