Tantra Iv
Tantra – The Serpentine Ascent Part IV
Self Actualisation is the Goal
Immortality or Self-Actualisation, which is the Ultimate aim of Tantra, is achieved by the aspirant due to Tantric sadhanas. He will not fall into the trap of selfish temptations He will exhibit divine Love, patience and fortitude, the qualities of a perfected Initiate. He will not use his siddhis for selfish ends. He will be ready to redeem the world from its vices and will be Saviour of all mankind
Lo ! steadfast a lamp burns sheltered by the wind
Such is the likeness of the Yogi’s mind
Freed from sense-storms and burning bright to Heaven
When mind broods placid, soothed with holy wont,
When Self contemplates Self and in itself
Hath comfort !
To reach this Ultimate Level, tantric techniques alone are not sufficient. Love of the Supreme and renunciation of the Seven Negative Passions are a must.
Devoid 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 !
His light and life is given to balance here
The dark account of mortal Ignorance !
Astrology 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,