What is Tantra

Tantra is an ancient science. Like Yoga, Jnana and Bhakti etc., it's also a way to realize the self. Though, nowadays it has become the synonym of sacred sex. Market reinterpreted it so that it can be sold.

The result or end of Tantra and yoga are practically same. But means are slightly different. The aim of Tantra is the union of Shiva and Shakti elements. Here Shiva and Shakti signify Kundalini and Sahasrar Chakra (near Cerebral Plexus). The one who by intense Tantric practice elevates Kundalini from Muladhara (near Pelvie Plexus) to the Sahasrar chakra becomes free from all bondages. Tantrics say that the person, who wants to follow the path of Tantra, should be able to control his senses. Tantra is the path for the people of strong will. In Tantra practice, it needs immense will power to elevate and hold the Kundalini at different levels of Sushumna. People with weak will power couldn't hold it and Kundalini goes down very rapidly; which, later, destroys mental calmness and creates strong sex urge.

'Vamachara' is the part of Tantra, about which people are most confused. It has nothing to do with sensual pleasures. According to it, women should be worshiped as Shakti or divine mother. A true Tantric should see every woman as divine mother. Tantra is same like fire; you can either cook food or burn yourself, in the same way you can get Moksha (freedom) by right understanding and practice of Tantra and you can destroy yourself by wrong practice of it.