Tantra Basics 5

Question 1

Which broad branch of Tantra emphasizes outward ritual, including physical and symbolic practices?

Accepted Answer

Vama Marga (left-hand path)

Answer

Dakshina Marga only

Answer

Jnana Yoga

Answer

Bhakti alone

Question 2

The 'right-hand path' of Tantra, focusing on more conventional and symbolic practice, is called what?

Accepted Answer

Dakshina Marga

Answer

Vama Marga

Answer

Kaula

Answer

Aghora

Question 3

Tantra developed within which major religious traditions?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism and Buddhism

Answer

Christianity and Islam

Answer

Judaism and Jainism

Answer

Shinto and Taoism

Question 4

A common misconception in Western culture reduces Tantra mainly to what?

Accepted Answer

Sexual techniques

Answer

Vegetarian cooking

Answer

Martial arts

Answer

Astrology charts

Question 5

The union of Shiva and Shakti in Tantra symbolizes what?

Accepted Answer

The merging of consciousness and energy into wholeness

Answer

The conflict between good and evil

Answer

The cycle of birth and death

Answer

The separation of body and mind

Question 6

A 'deva' or 'devi' invoked in Tantric ritual refers to what?

Accepted Answer

A deity or divine being

Answer

A sacred mountain

Answer

A ritual fire pit

Answer

A meditation cushion

Question 7

In Tantra, a circular ritual or cosmic diagram representing the universe is called a what?

Accepted Answer

Mandala

Answer

Mudra

Answer

Mantra

Answer

Mala