The Royal Path of Shakti: The Erotic and Magical Techniques of Kaula Tantra

The Kaulajnananirnaya Tantra, written by Matsyendranatha in the 8th century, is a step-by-step guide to the techniques of Kaula Tantra, the practical yogini path to enlightenment. It contains 60 practices and obscures the secret principles that make the techniques work. Daniel Odier, with permission from his Himalayan tantric yogini master Lalita Devi, explains each technique in depth, providing a complete translation of the Kaulajnananirnaya Tantra and connecting each practice to the text. He also explores techniques for acquiring siddhis and sacred protection and black magic practices. Odier details how the Kaula practices are related to the 8 Red Goddesses and shares a system of illuminating visualisations to integrate the body of the practitioner with vibration and consciousness.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

The Kaulajnananirnaya Tantra, penned in the 8th century by the sage Matsyendranatha, holds the key to the practical yogini path to enlightenment. This ancient text, although comprising approximately 60 practices, is shrouded in a "twilight language" that obscures the secret principles that make these techniques effective. It is the responsibility of a master to awaken the initiate to the esoteric meaning hidden within the text.

In this groundbreaking work, Daniel Odier, with the permission of his Himalayan tantric yogini master Lalita Devi, unveils the practices and secret principles of Kaula Tantra. Providing a complete translation of the Kaulajnananirnaya Tantra from Sanskrit, he intricately connects each practice to the original text by Matsyendranatha. Odier also shares captivating stories of his initiation into these practices, offering a deep insight into the mystical world of Kaula Tantra.

Exploring a range of techniques, from the complete mystical method that the yogini have been transmitting directly for millennia to the acquisition of siddhis—magical powers such as the ability to hear far away things or appear in several places at once—Odier delves into the intricacies of Kaula Tantra. He also explores sacred protection and black magic practices, providing a comprehensive guide for those seeking enlightenment.

The author further elucidates how the Kaula practices are interconnected with the 8 Red Goddesses, who reside within the 8 chakras and represent different aspects of the Royal Path of Shakti. He shares a system of illuminating visualizations designed to integrate the body of the practitioner with vibration (spanda) and consciousness, creating a profound sense of unity between the inner world and the vast cosmos.

This comprehensive and enlightening book offers a profound journey into the world of Kaula Tantra, providing practitioners with the tools and knowledge to awaken their inner divinity and achieve enlightenment.

Weight: 242g
Dimension: 136 x 209 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644117163