“What is the use of knowing many scriptures without realization?”
The quote above is our paraphrase of verse 1.94. 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 divine Mother nurtures sincere seekers.”
- “Kaula-Dharma is practical and modern-seeker friendly.”
- “Liberation requires intense effort and divine grace.”
- “The Kaula path emphasizes divine harmony.”
- “Seek divine wisdom through the Guru’s teachings.”
- “The Sastras are infinite, but life is limited; seek the essence.”