Jewel in the lotus. the Tantric path to higher consciousness : A complete and systematic course in Tantric Kriya yoga

260 Pages·1996·30.96 MB·English

by  Sunyata Saraswati

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The Tantric Path to

Higher Consciousness

A Complete and Systematic Course

in Tantric Kriya Yoga

SUNYATA SARASWATI
AND BODHI AVINASHA

Illustrated by Ty Keller

Cover Painting by
Detha 1995

DISCLAIMER

Tantric Kriya Yoga
is a system of practices promoting health and

well-being. Caution and common sense should be used in following
any of the suggestions about food, exercise, sexual activity, etc. This

course
is not meant to replace competent medical advice. Anyone

suffering from venereal disease or any local
illness of their sexual

organs should consult a medical doctor before practicing the meth-

ods taught here.

Printed in the United States of America

Copyright © 1987

1st printing 1987

2nd printing 1991

3rd printing 1994

Revised Edition Sunstar Publishing 1996

ISBN: 1-887472-11-8

LCCN: 96-069500

TANTRIKA INTERNATIONAL

216M PUEBLO NORTE BOX 416
TAOS, NEW MEXICO, USA 87571

No part of this book may be reproduced by any mechanical, photographic or

electronic process, or in the form of a phonographic recording, nor may
it

be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, translated into another language,

or otherwise copied for public or private use, excepting brief passages quoted

for purposes of review, without the permission of Tantrika International.

Sunstar
PUBLISHING LTD.

CONTENTS

Introduction to Revised Edition
9

Guide to Audio Cassettes and Video Tapes
14

How to Use this Book
16

Lesson 1 .
Enlightenment through Tantric

Kriya Yoga
19

Enlightenment
is being aware of things as they actually are.

Yoga
is the science of becoming aware. Kriya
is a system of

meditation that accelerates your growing awareness. Tantra

is the sexual path, using orgasmic energy to empower your

growth. There are two spiritual paths: the Path of Will and

the Path of Surrender.

Lesson 2. The Breath and Pranic Energy.
43

Breathing
deeply and
consciously
is
the
key
to
spiritual

growth, psychic development, rejuvenation of the body, and

sexual transcendence. Breath is the bridge between the con-

scious and subconscious minds. Learn to cross that bridge.
Become acquainted with etheric energy at different levels of

subtlety.

Lesson 3. Asanas: Charging the Body with
Pranic Energy.
59

A dynamic
system
of
exercises
for
those who want
the

results of Hatha Yoga but don't have the time or flexibility.
Combining
stretching,
isometrics,
and
breath
meditation

makes a program well suited to our present day situation.

Lesson 4. Cosmic Unity of Opposites
73

Tantric science weaves the male and female energies into the

cosmic
life force. Everyone
is a mixture of male and female

qualities. Arrive at a perfect balance by learning to express

the side of our nature that
is less developed.

Lesson 5. Kundalini and the Cobra Breath
91

The truth about Kundalini
is not what you were told. Using

sexual energy
is the fastest, most powerful way to awaken

the dormant Kundalini. Making love with the Cobra Breath

builds
the
Kundalini
circuit through which energy moves

freely through your body.

Lesson 6. Awakening the Chakras
109

Using mantras, yantras
(visual representations
of mantras)

and meditation,
learn
to tap
into the surrounding
etheric

energy. Use
that energy to awaken your chakras. At the

same time, learn to visualize—an essential part of all esoteric

training.

Lesson 7. Tantric Rejuvenation
129

This simple program
of movement and meditation comes

from an
ancient
system
of
rejuvenation.
Stimulating
the

endocrine glands with these techniques restores body energy

to the level of a 25-year-old.

Lesson 8. Meditation and Mantra
147

Certain sound vibrations attune us to our higher selves, to

the Cosmic Pulse. Use the natural sound of the breath to

quiet the mind so you can hear the truth.

Lesson 9. Generating and Transmuting
Sexual Energy.
163

Techniques to stimulate the sexual glands to produce much
more
sexual energy; How to conserve and
recycle
that

energy
so
that sex
will
invigorate,
rather than
deplete;

How to extract the creative power from the semen and

use
it for rejuvenation; How to perform the alchemy of

changing the base element of sex into the pure gold
of

spiritual awakening.

Lesson 10. Stimulation and Delay.
187

Learn to prolong sexual encounters, to delay orgasm
until

the energy has built up to a higher level. Extend,
intensify,

and multiply orgasm—both male and female.

Lesson 11. Positions and Circuits
215

Different sexual positions create different circuits of energy
between partners. Learn to share and connect energies at

every level, not just the sexual.

Lesson 12. Sacred Maithuna Ritual
231

This ancient ritual brings everything together.
It is possible to

experience enlightenment in one
ritual. As you merge with

your mate
"you"
disappear
as
a
separate
identity.
You

become one with yourself, your partner, the universe, with

God.

Conclusion
240

Glossary
242

About the Authors
245

Tantric Practices
247

Index of Tantric Techniques
250

INTRODUCTION

TO REVISED EDITION

We
are
delighted
to present
this
revised
edition
of our
basic

Tantric text. When the book was first written, almost ten years ago,

Tantra was
practically unknown
in
this
culture.
In the years that

intervened, Tantra has become well-known, featured with cover sto-

ries
in every new age publication. We were pleased to be on the

forefront of that awakening.

The first edition presented many powerful techniques which tra-

ditionally had only been available within an ashram
setting, under

the close supervision of a master. Realizing that those techniques, in

their
full power, could prove to be too intense for most people as

beginners, we didn't
tell the whole truth. By leaving out a step, or

doing something backwards, you lose the effect of the technique.

This is how much of the work was presented.

If someone were serious about the practice, and did the modified

version with some dedication, he would eventually be instructed by

his inner guidance and find himself doing
it properly. One who was

not pure in heart, or was not ready, wouldn't receive such guidance

until his time was right.
In this way, we made the knowledge avail-

able without putting anyone at risk.

In this revised edition, we have clarified these obfuscations, since

there are many people who are now mature enough spiritually to

handle the work. Once again, we rely on a self-selection process and

assume only those who are ready will be interested enough to follow

through.

Questions that have been raised, through those years, from users

of the book, have prompted us
to
rewrite
certain
portions,
with

greater clarity and consistency.

The changes in this edition are often very subtle, and would only

be noticed by one who had made a deep study of the materials. But

they make a great difference in the effect of the practice.

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In our first edition, we self-published, knowing absolutely noth-

ing about how to do that. Somehow the book came together, and
now
is available
in German, French, Spanish and
Polish.
It
is
in

progress
in
Czech,
Hungarian,
Bulgarian,
Slovenian and
Italian.

Thousands of lives have been touched by this work, even in its hum-

ble presentation. We are now thrilled to move into a beautiful and

professional "look" which will attract even more people to a practice

that will transform their lives.

The feedback we have received from people who have gotten

involved with this work has been most gratifying. Let us share of few

of these "testimonials" with you.

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ENDORSEMENTS

"Jewel
in
the Lotus
is undoubtedly the best book ever written
in

occult science and
is destined to become a classic."

—Dr.
S. Joshi. FL

"What a magnificent book. I've been looking for this for years ."
—Louise Martinez. FL

"I was very pleased to discover your book Jewel in the Lotus.
I feel

it
is embedded in a truthful and caring spirit.
It
is beautiful!"

—Peter Brekhof, Netherlands

"I am amazed at the amount of information and real practice that is

clearly explained in the book. This is one of the best books of tantra

technique
I have ever read."

—Jerri; Wang, NJ

"I've studied Tantra 25 years, have taught for several years. Your

book. Jewel
in the Lotus,
is one of the most helpful I've seen on

the tantra.
I admire
it very much and recommend
it."

—Erin Star, HI

"This letter is to tell you how much I've enjoyed your book, Jewel in

the Lotus.
It has enriched my life greatly."

—J. Nemcik, CA

"I feel very fortunate to have discovered your book. Almost from the

beginning
I experienced a clarification of my own visions and beliefs

through the pages of the book.

—Greg St. John, NY

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"This is really a truly wonderfully written book."
—Crisstofa Csyaionie, AZ

"I have found Jewel
in the Lotus to be a valuable reference in my

study of Tantra. Thanks."
—Dennis Allison, CA

"I consider myself fortunate for your assistance in my spiritual evo-

lution.
I want to express gratitude.
It's
still amazing to me how pow-

erful these wonderful spiritual tools are and having this great chance

to explore them.
Life
is now totally different for me. Jewel
in the

Lotus is very helpful."
—Maria Hugel, Germany

"You are sharing the most powerful techniques for achieving higher

consciousness.
I was glad to hear that Jewel
in the Lotus
is avail-

able and popular in other countries. There
is tremendous yearning

everywhere for a path that works.
—Mark Hammond, MA

"This knowledge and experience which you have put into book form

is simply beautiful. Thank you for sharing."
—Arpanta Salaka, ID

"A classic text
... Highly recommended."

—Tantra Magazine

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PREFACE

Rarely does a published work of consummate
stature,
written

with such sensitivity and openness to truth, satisfy our growing need

for answers and preparation on the
spiritual
path. Jewel
in
the

Lotus
is clearly this exceptional contribution to the Tantric Yoga tra-

dition—for all students, beginners and advanaced.

I have found in
it a cornucopia of exploration which has accel-

erated my spiritual progress to the heights promised in
all the great

spiritual teachings.

I am sure the readers will join with me in attesting to the lifelong

blessings this study will surely unfold.

—Timothy Vanech

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