Teachings of samaya srividya as taught in the lineage of swami rama
The Samaya Srividya Tradition is a privileged option for those who have reached an advanced stage in the cycle of death and rebirth and aspire to end this cycle and attain liberation in this lifetime.
There are three main stages of diksha, “initiation” given in this lineage of the Samaya Srividya Tradition.
Mantra, breath awareness and meditation
Inner worship of Srividya and Bindu bhedhana or piercing the pearl of wisdom
Shaktipata and leading the force of kundalini to the thousand petalled lotus called Sahasrara chakra.
Guru: A profound mystery
The word guru is deep and mysterious. Guru has many layers of meanings. We will explore the word guru as:
an external teacher
an embodied spiritual force
a stream of knowledge
Pure Consciousness
Inner Journey: Four Stages of Sadhana
One of the first places a seeker starts is looking for information in books and lectures. A few, however, are not satisfied with this “second hand knowledge.” They are confused by the contradictory scriptures. Some scriptures declare reality to be non-dual, while others claim the Divine is separate from the world. Some say God and the Universe are real, while others insist God is the only reality and everything else is an illusion. Tired of these contradictions only a discerning few set out to attain knowledge through direct experience. This is a great milestone on the spiritual journey.
Understanding ignorance, death, meditation and samadhi
“If you understand only these issues — ignorance, death, meditation, and samadhi — everything will be revealed to you. No book can go beyond this.”
Diksha: Four Categories of Initiation
This article elaborates upon the four categories of initiation in the Samaya Tradition.
Our Lineage, our Tradition
Secret teachings are transmitted orally to prepared students. Thus, the lineage is the cornerstone of the oral tradition.