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Tantra, Art And Resonance - Music For Kali
We hope that this will be a truly inspiring article for whoever wishes a deeper understanding of spirituality and/or art and the creative process. The subject of our article is how to make music for the great tantric Goddess Kali. Naturally we will start of with a short description of the Goddess followed by an introduction to the revolutionary law of resonance. Finally we will end with a description of how an artist can use this law in the creation of his work. We hope that this article is of interest to artists and spiritual seekers.
Who is Kali?
Kali is the first of the 10 wisdom Goddesses in the tantric tradition. She has black skin, four arms, open glaring eyes and a necklace of severed heads. She dances on the graves in the cemetary and laughs loudly and shrilly at the ignorance and attachments of us humans. She stands for the concepts of time and death, concepts which we humans fear and that is why she is portrayed as being so terrible.
She is indeed a terrifying sight and if you do not understand death and time you will certainly be terrified by her. Her grace will be revealed to those who actively seek to understand her deeper meaning.
The law of Resonance
One of the most profound teachings of the tantric system is the teaching of resonance. The law of attraction which everyone is speaking about now a days is a subset of this law.
The universe consists of energy which vibrates with different frequencies. Energies with the same frequency will attract one another and start to ‘resonate’ together. In this process information is exchanged between the two energies.
During the day we move through different resonance spheres or areas and our moods and feelings react accordingly. If we are in a place where there is an ‘angry’ resonance we will also become angry if we have the energy of anger within us. The energy of anger in the place and our energy of anger will start to ‘resonate’ with each other.
If we are in a place with a hectic on edge vibe such as a football stadium watching an exciting game, we will for sure soak up that energy and resonate with it. If the place is serene and calm we in turn will become serene and calm.
A similar resonance can exist in a landscape, a color, in a room etc. If the resonance is the same for these different mediums we will start to feel the same resonance no matter if we were in the landscape or in the room. Music is the most powerful resonator as it can very precisely convey a certain feeling or mood.
To illustrate the point, if you listen to heavy metal for instance, the chances are likely that you will enter into a mood of anger, power, frustration and destruction. You will enter into a process of resonance with the anger and hatred of the people who made the music and the people who listen to it.
Likewise if you meditate on beautiful music you will resonate with states of beauty and harmony and with all the people that listen to that music.
One of the quickest ways of entering into a state of meditation with a specific aspect is by meditating with music which has the resonance of that aspect, which is why music is so efficient in “jump starting” us to enter the desired mood.
Resonance and Art
To create an artwork on a specific subject, you have to study that subject. You have to find out which energies are inherent in that subject and you have to meditate upon those energies. Thereby you will through resonance start to amplify those energies in your own being.
By contemplating on the object/subject upon which you wish to create your artwork and through resonance you will thereby become a better channel for the art. The resonance will impregnate the art and will thereby be conveyed to those who in turn contemplate the art. This is the secret to creating masterpieces.
Using resonance to create music for Kali
Contemplation upon Kali will lead you to pondering the mysteries of life, death and time. These are deep philosophical speculations which can be terrifying for those who cannot understand them.
The music created by such a contemplation on Kali will very likely also convey a feeling of terror. This can be done by using drones and strong percussive elements. Also the minor tonalities from Arabia and India give an aura of mystique and danger.
After a long contemplation on Kali, one would hopefully have a higher intuitive notion of life and death which will lead to an opening in the heart. This heightened feeling of love will then also be inherent in the music. Music with Kali has to convey this feeling of danger and terror but also this great opening of the heart which comes after understanding the deeper meaning of life and death.
We hope you found the article informative. In the process you learned about Kali, about the law of resonance and how this law can be applied by the artist who wants to make a piece of art on a specific subject, in our case Kali.
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Why International Tourists Like South India Tours? - Rejuvenate Your Mind, Body And Soul!
Why international tourists like South India tours?
From time immemorial South India has attracted tourists from the country and abroad. Its hill stations, beaches and ancient buildings have brought tourists from far and wide. But have you ever pondered why international tourists like South India tours? The prime reason behind it is the top class and yet cheap relaxation and rejuvenation available here.
Tourists traveling from outside India enjoy these South India tours and packages like Kerala Backwater, Ayurveda in Kerala, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Marina Beach and others. More than sightseeing, what attracts the foreign tourists most are the Ayurvedic therapies, massages, yoga, sauna and spa treatments available in wide range in South India.
International tourists take up Kerala tours to enjoy the special Ayurvedic treatments readily available here. The connection of Kerala with Ayurveda is not new. Ayurveda is popular among the tourists, especially foreigners. The Ayurveda Colleges in Kerala teaches the traditional and improved ways of Ayurvedic treatments through scientific research.
Specialized Ayurveda treatments
The special treatments that draw thousands of international tourists to this part of the country are Elakizhi, Pizhichil, Njavarakizhi, Sirodhara, Shirovasthi and Abhyangam. Panchakarma Treatmentis, another type of treatment, is also quite popular. This treatment not only cleans the body of toxic materials left by disease, but also provides nutrition.
Ayurveda Resorts in Kerala
There is a range of inexpensive accommodations available for the international tourists. But, during their visit to this place, the tourists prefer to stay at the resorts that offer them Ayurvedic treatments. Such hotels and resorts are spread across the state including places like Trivandrum, Quilon, Pathanamthitta, Alleppey, Kottayam, Kochi, Trissur, Idukki, Palakkad, Malapuram, Kozhikode, Wynad, Kannur and Kasargod.
Some famous Ayurvedic resorts in Kerala include Travancore Heritage Resort Beach & Lake Resort, Kadavu Beach Resort, The Beach & Lake, The River Retreat Surya and Samudra Beach Garden which is the Ideal Ayurvedic Resort located near Chowara beach.
Sauna and Spa
South India also has the finest luxury spas in India that provide best facilities and spa treatments to local as well as international tourists. The good quality spa treatments coupled with the great scenic locations are the best offer for the international tourists who come here to rejuvenate their senses and spend a relaxing holiday. Bangalore offers special spa facilities at various hotels and wellness centers.
The special spa menu includes both modern and traditional exotic spa therapies and treatments and is also inexpensive compared to the ones available outside India. Tourists come here to rejuvenate their senses from various spa therapies and treatments. Hawaiian massage, Thai massage and Balinese massage are also available. The international tourists do not miss to try the lavender scrubs, geranium cream wraps, jasmine bath and the chakra head and shoulder massage.
Yoga and Meditation Classes
Yoga and meditation classes are also held at some hotels or Ayurveda centers. The international tourists enjoy a complete rejuvenation package during their holidays in south India. The eight main Yogas like Karma Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Tantra Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Raja Yoga and Laya Yoga are very useful. Foreign tourists come to these yoga centers to practice the art of healthy living. In the recent times, Kerala has become a one-stop destination for Ayurveda and Yoga.
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Wondering why international tourists like South India tours and Kerala tours? We unveils the secrets of South Indian massages, spa, sauna, yoga and Ayurveda therapies that attract thousands of international tourists every year to this part of the country. Have a rejuvenating holiday!
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A Brief History Of Tantra
energy work, and the utilization of the mundane to reach the supramundane and understanding the relationship between the micro and macrocosm. These aspects of Tantra can be spiritual and/or material. A guru is often consulted to help the practitioner have a mystical experience and properly guide them through the associated rituals.
Yoga is a vital part of Tantra as it awakens the ability to reach the divine in the practitioner. An integral part also of Buddhism, there is different forms of yoga in existence to meet a person’s spiritual needs - varying from vigorous to peaceful movements. Visualizations, evocations and mantras can also help the Tantra practitioner reach a point of spiritual awareness.
Tantra has had roots in areas of the world such as China, Tibet, Japan, Cambodia and Indonesia. It is closely affiliated with religions like Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. In Hinduism, Tantra ties closely to Vedic tradition- or rather the rejection of the orthodox beliefs. Practicing Tantra is meant to bring the practitioner a blissful feeling of self awareness while sorting away illusions.
The exact rituals associated with Tantra are difficult to pin down since they vary greatly depending on region and the available tantric community. Commonly employed rituals include the repetition of mantras and yantras (amulets) to invoke deities. Feasts and bodily functions can also be included in the rituals. Although it gets the most attention, sexual rituals play a very small part of traditional tantric practices.
The term Tantra is of course most familiar to Westerners for the sexuality related to that small portion of rites. It is believed the sexual practices originated early in the Hindu culture as a means of forming body fluids that were thought to be transformative and a necessary offering to the deities of the Tantra. The fluid exchange often involved man, woman and guru (also a man). The female fluid was thought to be the fluid of the clan and it could be used to mark a man’s belonging to that community. These rituals of Tantra evolved to focus on bliss and the divinity of union.
Tantra evolved when it moved west to become what is known as NeoTantra. The sacredness of sexuality was kept but the involvement of a guru was abandoned, as were some of the ritualistic rules and meditations. NeoTantra followers favor aspects of the Tantra like full body orgasms, the worship of the female and many do still study the non sexual aspects of the rituals.
The history and spirituality of Tantra is so great that those merely seeking sexual thrill might want to look elsewhere. Tantric sexuality is more of a pleasurable religious act than an impulsive physical satisfaction. Studying the meaning of Tantra and employing some of the rituals in conjunction with the acts of physicality will heighten the cognitive clarity that practitioners are truly seeking. The mental effects will last much longer than the physical pleasure, but will pave the path for future enjoyments in bodily union.
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