Further Lights : The Vedas and the Tantra

Book Details:

• ISBN: 9788130717944
• Author: Kapali Sastri, K. V.
• Pages: 154 pp
• Year of Publishing: 2023
• Binding: Hard Bound
• Publisher: Cosmo Publications

This book delves into the two primary lines of higher thought that have shaped the religious and spiritual mindset of India, both ancient and modern: the occult and ultra-mundane. The Veda and the Tantra (also known as Agama) serve as the spiritual foundations for the devout Hindu’s faith in these sacred texts. A common misconception exists among some learned scholars, who believe that the Tantra contradicts the Veda. The Second Section of this book addresses and clears up this misunderstanding. Furthermore, there is a notion among many scholars that the Veda is mainly for rituals and karma, while true spiritual knowledge is found only in the Upanishads. The First Section challenges this view, demonstrating that occult truths are embedded within the Veda, with its core focus being spiritual knowledge. Similarly, the Tantra, while primarily concerned with the occult, also acknowledges the spiritual aim as its ultimate goal. This work explores and illustrates the interconnectedness of the Veda and Tantra as guiding authorities for modern religious thought.