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Dear All, The following is a write-up I found on net. The source is: http://hyperrealvivaglamuberchicsalsabelle.blogspot.com/2008/09/thanthra-vidya-peedhom-in-kerala.html Love and regards,Sreenadh=======================================

Thanthra Vidya Peedhom in Kerala

The Thanthra Vidya Peedhom in Kerala, perhaps India's first tantric school, strives to revive this ancient science by freeing it from taboos and misconceptionsTantra shastra, an ancient and powerful science with its unique rituals and beliefs, fell victim to the ravages of time and faded out from most parts of India. More so because it was often looked upon as an extension of black magic. Tantra worships Shakti (emphasizes female power and has a history that can link it with ancient fertility cults) and emphasises the identity of the obsolute and the phenomenal world, which can be realized through a set of practices. However, this ancient system survived in Kerala, perhaps the only place where tantra is practiced and performed in a wider sense with the aim to develop individual potential. Here, the temples are consercrated strictly in accordance with tantra and mantra as the temple structure is considered a replica of the human body.It was late Sri Madhavan and some eminent tantra practitioners such as Mangattu Kashi Vishwanath Varma, Mulanavazhi Devan Namboothri and Chenas Parameshwaran Namboothripad who stood as pivots of this tantric renaissance. Their urge for a systematic revival of this dying tradition resulted in Thanthra Vidya Peedhom, the first school teaching tantraâ€" theory and practiceâ€"in the country, which was founded at Guruvayur in 1972. "This school was initiated by Sri Madhavan with the kind blessings of Kanchi Shankaracharya, Swami Jayendra Saraswati, " informs Cheruvakad Narayanan Namboothiri, manager of the school.Situated near Periyar river, the school follows the traditional gurukul system of education. Besides tantra, the school provides training in the Vedas, yantra (pictorial representation of the tantric science), silpa (temple architecture), Jyotisa(astrology), yoga and meditation. The students are also exposed to domestic work. Prasad, a senior student, explains: "First year students have to do the cleaning, second year students look after the adjacent temple of Lord Narasimamoorthi and its administration, fourth year students serve food and fifth year students cook for the entire faculty". An exclusive library with many valuable and rare books caters to the research faculties of the school. According to the principal, Brahmasree Kalpuzha Dvivakaran Nambuthiripad : When we started this school, very few people were interested. But now, we have to select students out of an increasing number of applicants." Tantra has a unique tradition of guru-shishya (teacher and student) relationship. Here, a strong bond and good understanding between the teacher and the taught is imperative for attaining knowledge. Initiation into mantra is its principle tool, which is practiced by the acolyte under his guru's strict surveillance, Girish, scholar, explains: "Based on the habits, tastes and attitude of a student, the guru gives him some mantras. These mantras evoke immense power through repeated chanting, sensitizing the body. Hence, without a guru, the body might react to disturbances." This process of transmission of spiritual knowledge from teacher to student is called guru diksha. It culminates in poorna deeksha (attaining full knowledge) after which a student can perform the rituals. Girish adds: "Tantra is older than the Vedas as far as the written texts are concerned. Here everything has to be practiced and performed to cater to the need of a man, group and society in order to lead them to salvation, the ultimate aim of tantra shastra." Tantra is not restricted to the priestly class. The tantra school welcomes anybody who is interested in the science, irrespective of class, creed or sex. "Women can also learn tantra, though none have yet come forward to join the school. In fact, women are given prominence in tantra since their performance is more powerful than that of men," says Girish. Tantra is also practiced in some temples of north India such as Kamakhya temple in Assam, Jagannath temple in Puri and Vishwanath temple in Varanasi. Girish says: "These are the centres where real tantric rituals are performed once in a year for the purification of the temple and its surroundings. But people are scared to learn tantra due to various misconception." However, efforts are being made in various quarters to preserve this ancient science. The Indian government and some non-governmental institutions are offering grants to the Vidya Peedhom in Guruvayur. But the expenses often exceed the grants. Says its principal: "We provide free education to all students, therefore funds have to be collected from other sources." The school also receives donations from its devotees and patrons, and considering the rising interest in tantra shastra, there might still be some hope for the total revival of this much-maligned system.

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sir, can u give full address of thanthra vidya peedhom in kerala mohandasSreenadh <sreesog wrote: Dear All, The following is a write-up I found on net. The source is: http://hyperrealvivaglamuberchicsalsabelle.blogspot.com/2008/09/thanthra-vidya-peedhom-in-kerala.html Love and

regards,Sreenadh======================================= Thanthra Vidya Peedhom in Kerala The Thanthra Vidya Peedhom in Kerala, perhaps India's first tantric school, strives to revive this ancient science by freeing it from taboos and misconceptionsTantra shastra, an ancient and powerful science with its unique rituals and beliefs, fell victim to the ravages of time and faded out from most parts of India. More so because it was often looked upon as an extension of black magic. Tantra worships Shakti (emphasizes female power and has a history that can link it with ancient fertility cults) and emphasises the identity of the obsolute and the phenomenal world, which can be realized through a set of practices. However, this ancient system survived in Kerala, perhaps the only place where tantra is

practiced and performed in a wider sense with the aim to develop individual potential. Here, the temples are consercrated strictly in accordance with tantra and mantra as the temple structure is considered a replica of the human body.It was late Sri Madhavan and some eminent tantra practitioners such as Mangattu Kashi Vishwanath Varma, Mulanavazhi Devan Namboothri and Chenas Parameshwaran Namboothripad who stood as pivots of this tantric renaissance. Their urge for a systematic revival of this dying tradition resulted in Thanthra Vidya Peedhom, the first school teaching tantraâ€" theory and practiceâ€"in the country, which was founded at Guruvayur in 1972. "This school was initiated by Sri Madhavan with the kind blessings of Kanchi Shankaracharya, Swami Jayendra Saraswati, " informs Cheruvakad Narayanan Namboothiri, manager of the school.Situated near Periyar river, the school follows the traditional gurukul system of education. Besides tantra, the school provides

training in the Vedas, yantra (pictorial representation of the tantric science), silpa (temple architecture), Jyotisa(astrology), yoga and meditation. The students are also exposed to domestic work. Prasad, a senior student, explains: "First year students have to do the cleaning, second year students look after the adjacent temple of Lord Narasimamoorthi and its administration, fourth year students serve food and fifth year students cook for the entire faculty". An exclusive library with many valuable and rare books caters to the research faculties of the school. According to the principal, Brahmasree Kalpuzha Dvivakaran Nambuthiripad : When we started this school, very few people were interested. But now, we have to select students out of an increasing number of applicants." Tantra has a unique tradition of guru-shishya (teacher and student) relationship. Here, a strong bond and good understanding

between the teacher and the taught is imperative for attaining knowledge. Initiation into mantra is its principle tool, which is practiced by the acolyte under his guru's strict surveillance, Girish, scholar, explains: "Based on the habits, tastes and attitude of a student, the guru gives him some mantras. These mantras evoke immense power through repeated chanting, sensitizing the body. Hence, without a guru, the body might react to disturbances." This process of transmission of spiritual knowledge from teacher to student is called guru diksha. It culminates in poorna deeksha (attaining full knowledge) after which a student can perform the rituals. Girish adds: "Tantra is older than the Vedas as far as the written texts are concerned. Here everything has to be practiced and performed to cater to the need of a man, group and society in order to lead them to salvation, the ultimate aim of tantra shastra." Tantra is not restricted to the priestly class. The tantra

school welcomes anybody who is interested in the science, irrespective of class, creed or sex. "Women can also learn tantra, though none have yet come forward to join the school. In fact, women are given prominence in tantra since their performance is more powerful than that of men," says Girish. Tantra is also practiced in some temples of north India such as Kamakhya temple in Assam, Jagannath temple in Puri and Vishwanath temple in Varanasi. Girish says: "These are the centres where real tantric rituals are performed once in a year for the purification of the temple and its surroundings. But people are scared to learn tantra due to various misconception." However, efforts are being made in various quarters to preserve this ancient science. The Indian government and some non-governmental institutions are offering grants to the Vidya Peedhom in Guruvayur. But the expenses often exceed the grants. Says its principal: "We provide free education to all students,

therefore funds have to be collected from other sources." The school also receives donations from its devotees and patrons, and considering the rising interest in tantra shastra, there might still be some hope for the total revival of this much-maligned system. posted by HyperReal @ 10:58 PM =======================================

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Hare rama krishna

dear Mohan dasa gandhi ji

 

full address i dont hav ,may b some group memebrs frm kerala may b of some help to u .

 

frm my memory it is in alway town in ernamkulam dist ,alway or aluva is a town and this peethom is situtated in banks of river periyar ( all this frm memory )

but to get enrolement u need to take oath and has to liv in gurukula for a purticular numbr of yrs .Also selection is purely based on what the gurus their decides .They know wheter some one can finish the cource or worth it like that

 

full address some one may b forwarding us .

 

Now many Hindu organisations Like N S S ( nair society ) of kerala is also coming forward to train future preists and caste is never a criteria .NSS is supporting all finacial and other help to train tribal children and they will b treated as good as brahmin ( after confirmation rites according to paliyam rosolution by acharya sabha and upanayanam ritual process ) and eligible to do poojas in any mandir in india or abroad ,even supreme court of india also approved this decision .

 

regrds sunil nair .

Om Shreem mahalaxmai namah

, mohamdas gandhi <mohan_g900 wrote:>> sir,> can u give full address of thanthra vidya peedhom in kerala> > mohandas> > Sreenadh sreesog wrote:> Dear All, > The following is a write-up I found on net. > The source is: http://hyperrealvivaglamuberchicsalsabelle.blogspot.com/2008/09/thanthra-vidya-peedhom-in-kerala.html > Love and regards,> Sreenadh> > =======================================> Thanthra Vidya Peedhom in Kerala The Thanthra Vidya Peedhom in Kerala, perhaps India's first tantric school, strives to revive this ancient science by freeing it from taboos and misconceptionsTantra shastra, an ancient and powerful science with its unique rituals and beliefs, fell victim to the ravages of time and faded out from most parts of India. More so because it was often looked upon as an extension of black magic. Tantra worships Shakti (emphasizes female power and has a history that can link it with ancient fertility cults) and emphasises the identity of the obsolute and the phenomenal world, which can be realized through a set of practices. However, this ancient system survived in Kerala, perhaps the only place where tantra is practiced and performed in a wider sense with the aim to develop individual potential. Here, the temples are consercrated strictly in accordance with tantra and mantra as the temple structure is considered a replica of the human body.It> was late Sri Madhavan and some eminent tantra practitioners such as Mangattu Kashi Vishwanath Varma, Mulanavazhi Devan Namboothri and Chenas Parameshwaran Namboothripad who stood as pivots of this tantric renaissance. Their urge for a systematic revival of this dying tradition resulted in Thanthra Vidya Peedhom, the first school teaching tantraâ€" theory and practiceâ€"in the country, which was founded at Guruvayur in 1972. "This school was initiated by Sri Madhavan with the kind blessings of Kanchi Shankaracharya, Swami Jayendra Saraswati, " informs Cheruvakad Narayanan Namboothiri, manager of the school.Situated near Periyar river, the school follows the traditional gurukul system of education. Besides tantra, the school provides training in the Vedas, yantra (pictorial representation of the tantric science), silpa (temple architecture), Jyotisa(astrology), yoga and meditation. The students are also exposed to domestic work. Prasad, a senior student, explains: "First> year students have to do the cleaning, second year students look after the adjacent temple of Lord Narasimamoorthi and its administration, fourth year students serve food and fifth year students cook for the entire faculty". > > An exclusive library with many valuable and rare books caters to the research faculties of the school. According to the principal, Brahmasree Kalpuzha Dvivakaran Nambuthiripad : When we started this school, very few people were interested. But now, we have to select students out of an increasing number of applicants." Tantra has a unique tradition of guru-shishya (teacher and student) relationship. Here, a strong bond and good understanding between the teacher and the taught is imperative for attaining knowledge. Initiation into mantra is its principle tool, which is practiced by the acolyte under his guru's strict surveillance, Girish, scholar, explains: "Based on the habits, tastes and attitude of a student, the guru gives him some mantras. These mantras evoke immense power through repeated chanting, sensitizing the body. Hence, without a guru, the body might react to disturbances." This process of transmission of spiritual knowledge from teacher to student is called guru> diksha. It culminates in poorna deeksha (attaining full knowledge) after which a student can perform the rituals. Girish adds: "Tantra is older than the Vedas as far as the written texts are concerned. Here everything has to be practiced and performed to cater to the need of a man, group and society in order to lead them to salvation, the ultimate aim of tantra shastra." Tantra is not restricted to the priestly class. The tantra school welcomes anybody who is interested in the science, irrespective of class, creed or sex. "Women can also learn tantra, though none have yet come forward to join the school. In fact, women are given prominence in tantra since their performance is more powerful than that of men," says Girish. Tantra is also practiced in some temples of north India such as Kamakhya temple in Assam, Jagannath temple in Puri and Vishwanath temple in Varanasi. Girish says: "These are the centres where real tantric rituals are performed once in a year for the> purification of the temple and its surroundings. But people are scared to learn tantra due to various misconception." However, efforts are being made in various quarters to preserve this ancient science. The Indian government and some non-governmental institutions are offering grants to the Vidya Peedhom in Guruvayur. But the expenses often exceed the grants. Says its principal: "We provide free education to all students, therefore funds have to be collected from other sources." The school also receives donations from its devotees and patrons, and considering the rising interest in tantra shastra, there might still be some hope for the total revival of this much-maligned system.> posted by HyperReal @ 10:58 PM> > =======================================> > > > > > > Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now.>

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Dear Mohandas ji, I don't know the full address. But as the following statement clarifies, 'Tantra Vidya Peedhom is in Guruvayur, Trissur District, Kerala.//Thanthra Vidya Peedhom, the first school teaching tantra - theory and practice, in the country, which was founded at Guruvayur in 1972// Thus the address -Tantra vidya Peedhom,Guruvayur,Trissur District,Kerala would be good enough to reach the exact destination. Love and regards,Sreenadh , mohamdas gandhi <mohan_g900 wrote:>> sir,> can u give full address of thanthra vidya peedhom in kerala> > mohandas> > Sreenadh sreesog wrote:> Dear All, > The following is a write-up I found on net. > The source is: http://hyperrealvivaglamuberchicsalsabelle.blogspot.com/2008/09/thanthra-vidya-peedhom-in-kerala.html > Love and regards,> Sreenadh> > =======================================> Thanthra Vidya Peedhom in Kerala The Thanthra Vidya Peedhom in Kerala, perhaps India's first tantric school, strives to revive this ancient science by freeing it from taboos and misconceptionsTantra shastra, an ancient and powerful science with its unique rituals and beliefs, fell victim to the ravages of time and faded out from most parts of India. More so because it was often looked upon as an extension of black magic. Tantra worships Shakti (emphasizes female power and has a history that can link it with ancient fertility cults) and emphasises the identity of the obsolute and the phenomenal world, which can be realized through a set of practices. However, this ancient system survived in Kerala, perhaps the only place where tantra is practiced and performed in a wider sense with the aim to develop individual potential. Here, the temples are consercrated strictly in accordance with tantra and mantra as the temple structure is considered a replica of the human body.It> was late Sri Madhavan and some eminent tantra practitioners such as Mangattu Kashi Vishwanath Varma, Mulanavazhi Devan Namboothri and Chenas Parameshwaran Namboothripad who stood as pivots of this tantric renaissance. Their urge for a systematic revival of this dying tradition resulted in Thanthra Vidya Peedhom, the first school teaching tantraâ€" theory and practiceâ€"in the country, which was founded at Guruvayur in 1972. "This school was initiated by Sri Madhavan with the kind blessings of Kanchi Shankaracharya, Swami Jayendra Saraswati, " informs Cheruvakad Narayanan Namboothiri, manager of the school.Situated near Periyar river, the school follows the traditional gurukul system of education. Besides tantra, the school provides training in the Vedas, yantra (pictorial representation of the tantric science), silpa (temple architecture), Jyotisa(astrology), yoga and meditation. The students are also exposed to domestic work. Prasad, a senior student, explains: "First> year students have to do the cleaning, second year students look after the adjacent temple of Lord Narasimamoorthi and its administration, fourth year students serve food and fifth year students cook for the entire faculty". > > An exclusive library with many valuable and rare books caters to the research faculties of the school. According to the principal, Brahmasree Kalpuzha Dvivakaran Nambuthiripad : When we started this school, very few people were interested. But now, we have to select students out of an increasing number of applicants." Tantra has a unique tradition of guru-shishya (teacher and student) relationship. Here, a strong bond and good understanding between the teacher and the taught is imperative for attaining knowledge. Initiation into mantra is its principle tool, which is practiced by the acolyte under his guru's strict surveillance, Girish, scholar, explains: "Based on the habits, tastes and attitude of a student, the guru gives him some mantras. These mantras evoke immense power through repeated chanting, sensitizing the body. Hence, without a guru, the body might react to disturbances." This process of transmission of spiritual knowledge from teacher to student is called guru> diksha. It culminates in poorna deeksha (attaining full knowledge) after which a student can perform the rituals. Girish adds: "Tantra is older than the Vedas as far as the written texts are concerned. Here everything has to be practiced and performed to cater to the need of a man, group and society in order to lead them to salvation, the ultimate aim of tantra shastra." Tantra is not restricted to the priestly class. The tantra school welcomes anybody who is interested in the science, irrespective of class, creed or sex. "Women can also learn tantra, though none have yet come forward to join the school. In fact, women are given prominence in tantra since their performance is more powerful than that of men," says Girish. Tantra is also practiced in some temples of north India such as Kamakhya temple in Assam, Jagannath temple in Puri and Vishwanath temple in Varanasi. Girish says: "These are the centres where real tantric rituals are performed once in a year for the> purification of the temple and its surroundings. But people are scared to learn tantra due to various misconception." However, efforts are being made in various quarters to preserve this ancient science. The Indian government and some non-governmental institutions are offering grants to the Vidya Peedhom in Guruvayur. But the expenses often exceed the grants. Says its principal: "We provide free education to all students, therefore funds have to be collected from other sources." The school also receives donations from its devotees and patrons, and considering the rising interest in tantra shastra, there might still be some hope for the total revival of this much-maligned system.> posted by HyperReal @ 10:58 PM> > =======================================> > > > > > > Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now.>

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