Guest guest Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 I was reading a Kali puja paddhati of the "left" slant and it clearly specified "kunDagola" as part of the arghya.This and the recent discussion we had about the kiss of the yogini prompted me to ask the question. I do not know why sex as part of ritual becomes such a touchy issue. W are not "ashamed" of sex so why should we be of ritual sex: we should rather be proud of it!. I am not saying well lets go have sacred sex:if one does or not is secondary.I was thinking more of the LOGISTiCS of this - IF it was part of the srividya ritual at some HISTORICAL point. I was not over emphasising it. The so called samayins are lookind down on the vamacharis as though everything has to be at the cerebral level: but the kaulas reaction to the whole issue plays into their soft, touch me not reformist hands. It is my belief that SV has undergone more changes to accomodate these people than any other tantric tradition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 I am being told that the sexual aspect of the ritual is optional and depend on the circumstances. "What is okay before might not be feasible for you now because of the situation you are in" : this is what I am being taught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 I agree. Sexual ritual is just one of countless possible solutions in the bottomless Srividya toolbox. It is there when and if it is needed, but it is not necessary for everyone, or all the time. DB , "N. Madasamy" <ashwini_puralasamy> wrote: > I am being told that the sexual aspect of the ritual is optional and > depend on the circumstances. "What is okay before might not be > feasible for you now because of the situation you are in" : this is > what I am being taught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2004 Report Share Posted September 10, 2004 Jaimaa1008 wrote : I do not know why sex as part of ritual becomes such a touchy issue. W are not "ashamed" of sex so why should we be of ritual sex: we should rather be proud of it!. I am not saying well lets go have sacred sex:if one does or not is secondary.I was thinking more of the LOGISTiCS of this - IF it was part of the srividya ritual at some HISTORICAL point. I was not over emphasising it. The so called samayins are lookind down on the vamacharis as though everything has to be at the cerebral level: but the kaulas reaction to the whole issue plays into their soft, touch me not reformist hands. It is my belief that SV has undergone more changes to accomodate these people than any other tantric tradition. Sri Vidya deals with issue we normally dont like to talk a bout: Death, Power and Sex.I think it is because the sensationalism throws people off. Sri Vidya Upasana is a very serious business, a very complete system, a very sophisticated philosophy. People who concentrate too much on the sex are missing that it is only a small part of the sadhana. I think it's because people go on and on about it. When we talk about KS or TR or some serious topic, all are silent. when it's sex, every would-be sannyasin has an opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 Its not that I am "touchy" or anything. Its just that overemphasis for whatever reason shifts the focus from the core. Let me tell you I am not against sex IF and WHEN necessary. As Nora rightly said "Sthala' and "Kaala" (place and time) is to be observed carefully so that one's sadhana is negatively affected. There must be well rounded sadhana and personal life so thoughtless use of some rituals can have a lot of negative impact when Sthala and Kaala are not observed and hence is not apropriate at all times and all places. Thats what i meant. Sorry if i was misunderstood. jaimaa1008 <jaimaa1008 wrote: I was reading a Kali puja paddhati of the "left" slant and it clearly specified "kunDagola" as part of the arghya.This and the recent discussion we had about the kiss of the yogini prompted me to ask the question. I do not know why sex as part of ritual becomes such a touchy issue. W are not "ashamed" of sex so why should we be of ritual sex: we should rather be proud of it!. I am not saying well lets go have sacred sex:if one does or not is secondary.I was thinking more of the LOGISTiCS of this - IF it was part of the srividya ritual at some HISTORICAL point. I was not over emphasising it. The so called samayins are lookind down on the vamacharis as though everything has to be at the cerebral level: but the kaulas reaction to the whole issue plays into their soft, touch me not reformist hands. It is my belief that SV has undergone more changes to accomodate these people than any other tantric tradition. / Shop for Back-to-School deals on Shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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