Tantra Basics 2

Question 1

What does the Sanskrit word 'tantra' most literally translate to?

Accepted Answer

Loom or weave

Answer

'Tantra' derives from roots meaning to weave or loom, implying the interweaving of energies and ideas into a system.

Question 2

In Tantra, the divine feminine creative energy is most commonly called what?

Accepted Answer

Shakti

Answer

Shakti is the dynamic feminine power that activates and animates creation in Tantric thought.

Question 3

Which deity is traditionally regarded as the masculine principle of pure consciousness in Tantra?

Accepted Answer

Shiva

Answer

Shiva represents still, pure consciousness, complemented by the active energy of Shakti.

Question 4

What is a 'mantra' in Tantric practice?

Accepted Answer

A sacred sound or phrase repeated for focus and transformation

Answer

A mantra is a sacred sound, word, or phrase used to focus the mind and channel energy.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes Tantra's general view of the body?

Accepted Answer

A sacred vehicle and temple for spiritual realization

Answer

Tantra honors the body as a sacred instrument through which the divine can be experienced and realized.

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