Shiva and Shakti

Shiva and Shakti is a groundbreaking exploration of one of India’s most profound and misunderstood spiritual traditions.

For centuries, Tantra has been shrouded in secrecy and clouded by misconceptions—reduced in the West to exoticized sexuality or dismissed in the East as superstition. Yet at its heart, Tantra is neither indulgence nor taboo. It is the ancient vision of Shiva and Shakti, consciousness and energy, stillness and movement—two inseparable forces whose dance gives birth to the cosmos.

In this richly woven book, Dr. Bhaskar Bora guides listeners on a journey through:

• The origins and evolution of Tantra in Hinduism
• Sacred texts and schools, from the Vijnana Bhairava to the Kularnava Tantra
• The philosophy of Shiva and Shakti as the union of opposites
• The role of goddess worship, ritual, mantra, yantra, and mandala
• Tantra’s embrace of the body, desire, death, and the shadow self
• Living traditions in India, Nepal, and Tibet — and Tantra’s modern adaptations
• The relevance of Tantric psychology, symbolism, and practice for contemporary seekers

Written with both scholarly depth and human warmth, this book offers clarity to the academic, inspiration to the seeker, and healing to anyone who longs to see the sacred woven into every aspect of life.

Whether you are new to Tantra or seeking a deeper understanding, Shiva and Shakti: The Roots of Tantra in Hinduism will transform the way you see yourself, your body, and the universe around you.