“The human birth is a rare and precious opportunity.”
The quote above is our paraphrase of verse 1.15. There is no public-domain English translation to show, so read the Sanskrit verse in the Sanskrit text, Tantrik Texts vol. V (1917) (opens in a new tab).
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
- “The Kaula path transforms the mundane into the divine.”
- “The Kula path is open only to those purified by past discipline.”
- “Kaula-Dharma is practical and modern-seeker friendly.”
- “Faith is the cornerstone of the Kaula tradition.”
- “Spiritual practice must be sincere and heartfelt.”
- “Kula-Dharma transcends sectarian boundaries and embraces all paths.”