Tantra Basics 4

Question 1

A symbolic hand or body gesture used in Tantric ritual and meditation is called a what?

Accepted Answer

Mudra

Answer

A mudra is a ritual gesture, often of the hands, used to direct energy and express meaning.

Question 2

Controlled breathing practices used to regulate vital energy in Tantra and yoga are known as what?

Accepted Answer

Pranayama

Answer

Pranayama is the practice of regulating the breath to control and expand vital energy.

Question 3

In Tantric tradition, a 'guru' primarily serves as what?

Accepted Answer

A spiritual teacher who guides the practitioner

Answer

A guru is a spiritual teacher who transmits knowledge and guides the student along the path.

Question 4

A spiritual instruction or empowerment formally transmitted from teacher to student is called what?

Accepted Answer

Initiation (diksha)

Answer

Diksha, or initiation, is the formal transmission that empowers a student to undertake a practice.

Question 5

A 'sadhana' in Tantric practice refers to what?

Accepted Answer

A committed spiritual practice or discipline

Answer

Sadhana is the disciplined, regular spiritual practice undertaken to reach a goal.

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