For the Love of Yoga with Nish the Fish Holy Mother & Vāmācāra, The Left Hand Path
Dec 19, 2025
A deep dive into Shodashī, Sarada Devi and their links to Kali and Kaula tantric practice. Guided visualization of Holy Mother and exploration of mantra, bijas and secrecy in tantric sadhana. Discussions of Sri Ramakrishna’s ecstatic practices, Holy Mother’s surprising authority and inclusive diksha styles. Reflections on vamācāra themes like the sacred feminine, interiority, and transforming everyday acts into worship.
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Shūṣumnā As Reconciler, Not Just Channel
- Shūṣumnā is framed as the reconciling fire between sun (pingalā) and moon (īdā), not merely an anatomical channel.
- Kundalinī rise and the opening of the third eye symbolize reconciliation of dualities into non-dual awareness.
Visualize The Deity In The Heart
- Use visualization plus repetition: imagine the deity in the heart while chanting the dhyāna-mantra.
- Prioritize feeling (bhāva) over rote recitation; visualize form and cultivate absorption during japa.
Frame Japa With Arpaṇa And A Siddhi Request
- When you offer japa to the deity, include an explicit arpaṇa and a humble request for siddhi.
- Use short traditional phrases (e.g., 'Siddhir bhavatu me Devi') to frame surrender and request spiritual perfection.
