The Trika Tantra is a branch of Kashmir Shaivism that emphasizes the practical aspect of the Trika philosophy. The practice of Trika Tantra involves a combination of yogic techniques, mantra chanting, visualization, and meditation. Here are some of the main practices in Trika Tantra:
- Hatha Yoga: Hatha Yoga is a system of physical postures (asanas) and breathing techniques (pranayama) that purify the body and prepare it for the practice of meditation.
- Mantra Chanting: Mantra chanting involves the repetition of sacred sounds or words that have a transformative effect on the mind and body. In Trika Tantra, the practitioner chants mantras that invoke the divine energies of Shiva and Shakti.
- Visualisation: Visualisation is a powerful technique that involves creating mental images of deities, yantras, or mandalas. In Trika Tantra, the practitioner visualises the divine energies of Shiva and Shakti, which helps to awaken and activate these energies within the body and mind.
- Meditation: Meditation is the most important practice in Trika Tantra. It involves focusing the mind on a single object, such as a mantra, a deity, or the breath, and gradually attaining a state of deep concentration and absorption. Through meditation, the practitioner experiences the unity of the individual self with the supreme reality.
Overall, the practice of Trika Tantra is designed to purify the body and mind, awaken the dormant energies of Shiva and Shakti, and ultimately lead to the realisation of the ultimate reality. It requires dedication, discipline, and guidance from an experienced teacher like Amitabh Ji, Who has been a practitioner of Trika Tantra for the last many years