Apr 13 2024 76 mins 1
In episode 39 of the Little Bit of Happiness Podcast, we talk with Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan, Founder of the Svantantra Institute, and go about the journey of understanding Tantra.
Timestamps:
0:00 - 0:33 Introduction
0:34 - 10:17 Dr. Kavitha’s journey
10:18 - 13:48 What is Tantra
13:49 - 14:49 Non-Duality in Tantra
14:50 - 20:29 What Tantra means today
20:30 - 32:10 Branches and Schools of Tantra
32:11 - 35: 20 Who should practice Tantra
35:21 - 42:20 Tantra and other Darsanas
42:21 - 58:06 10 Fundamental Tenets of Tantra
58:07 - 1:08:57 Importance of the Guru in Tantra
1:08:58 - 1:12:40 Tantra, Kundalini and Human Body
1:12:41 - 1:14:46 End goal of the practice
1:14-47 - 1:16:12 Favorite Shloka
We discuss the origins of Tantra, various schools, the Pravritti and Nivritti aspects, Tantra's relation to other Darsanas, its fundamental tenets, the role of the Guru, Kundalini, and the human body, and more. Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan is a practicing cardiologist with expertise in medicine, technology, writing, mysticism, art, and music. She has written four books, including The Heart of Wellness and Shakti Rising. She integrates spirituality and science to guide others in self-development, professional development, resilience, productivity, physician wellness, and burnout. She can be contacted at https://svatantra.institute/
