July 4, 2013: Soon after listening to words like Tantra, Tantrik or Tona- Totka, people become curious about knowing them more. Most people feel that Tantra is used for bad things, but it’s not true. Tantra is one study that makes a body disciplined and increases ones control over his/her body.

If broadly defined, Tantra is very simple and straight. Tantra means tan, which is our body. To receive those siddhis (qualities) that require sacrificing one’s body is called Tantra. 

Tantra is a spiritual body. It is one system in which body is the central part. Lord Shiva is believed to be the creator of Tantra Shastra. One can learn the Tantra Shastra without doing intense meditation for Lord Shiva. 

Tantra Shastra has been an important part of religion. It has also been mentioned in the Vedas. It is also used to control supernatural powers.

Source: Daily Bhaskar, DT. July 4, 2013