“Mere chanting does not lead to liberation; realization does.”
This isn't a verse from the Kularnava Tantra. It is an idea from commentary on the text. For the text's own words, see the verses we've referenced.
About the text: Kularnava Tantra
The Kularnava Tantra is a Sanskrit text of the Kaula tantric tradition, framed as Shiva answering the goddess's questions, and dated by one reference work to between 1000 and 1400 CE. Its 17 chapters deal with the Kula path, the guru and disciple, initiation and worship.
More from the Kularnava Tantra
- “Attachment is the root of all suffering.”
- “Spiritual progress requires constant refinement.”
- “The Kaula path emphasizes divine harmony.”
- “Life is seen and gone like lightning; seek your true good before it’s too late.”
- “Seek the divine within and without.”
- “Seekers must cultivate unwavering devotion and trust.”