Upāyas: The Means To Achieve Divine Union

This course includes recordings from the Vimarsha Foundation’s first workshop and retreat held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha from July 1st through 5th in 2024.

The focus is an introduction to tantric philosophy and practice with special reference to Abhinavagupta’s magnum opus Tantrāloka and associated texts of Kashmir Śaivism. Utilizing his characteristic combination of rigorous scholarship and personal experience, Āchāryaji delivers lectures on the four Upāyas - Anupāya, Śāmbhavopāya, Śāktopāya and Āṇavopāya - and also gives two additional special talks on the Mātṛkā Chakra and the Wheel Of Kālī.

This self-directed course includes 8 video lectures and 6 Q&A sessions.

Day 1

Introduction to Upāyas
Q&A Session 1

Day 2

Anupāya: The Means of No Means, Part 1
Anupāya: The Means of No Means, Part 2
Q&A Session 2

Day 3

Śāmbhavopāya: The Means of Śāmbhu
The Mātṛkā Chakra
Q&A Session 3

Day 4

Śāktopāya: The Means of Śākti
Q&A Session 4a
The Wheel of Kālī
Q&A Session 4b

Day 5

Āṇavopāya: The Means of the Individual
Q&A Session 5