in short: daniel odier describes his journey to India, where he met an enlightened tantrika leading him to the deepest states of awareness.
when reading this book i felt it being one of the most authentic stories ever. either daniel odier is a mastermind of a writer or he just has to have lived what he is telling in there. it describes beautifully not only what tantra is, but his own journey and feelings initialized by his master Devi.
what is tantra?
tantra is said to be originated 7000 years ago in the indus river, south of kashmir. it is the mystic, the scientific and the artistic part of drawidinic culture, and everything possible for the human being.
it is probably the only antique teaching, which survived time, robberies, emperors by the continuous delivery from master to student. the only teaching, where you can still find the idea of the big goddess without emphasizing the power of men.
the highest fulfillment of a Tantrika, one who is exercising Tantra, is to understand and realize our deepest nature. it is not limited to sexual techniques - in the opposite, without truthful spiritual understanding these sexual practices will become shallow and meaningless.
daniel odiers story --
daniel odier seems to have been looking for a master for decades, until one time, in the middle of nowhere in india, he just gave up. this precious moment led him to meet his master: an enlightened yogini - a woman who is supposed to be dangerous, even a murderer as rumor wants it. his determination was set though. daily he would trek close to her hut, presenting various offerings until she accepted him as a student. . .
highly recommended - a must read!
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