“The Sastras are numerous; focus on their essence.”
The quote above is our paraphrase of verse 1.102. 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
- “Wine, flesh, and other symbols are sacred when understood spiritually.”
- “Spiritual practice requires discipline and sincerity.”
- “The human body is a precious gift for spiritual growth.”
- “Life is seen and gone like lightning; seek your true good before it’s too late.”
- “Divine knowledge transforms life into a pilgrimage.”
- “Spirituality is a journey, not a destination.”