Tantravilashir Sadhusanga (Vol 1) by Pramod Kumar Chattopadhyay [Hardcover]

The world of Tantra remains mysterious to the average person, and its practices are often considered taboo in society. Practitioners often conceal themselves in the eerie surroundings of Hindu cremation grounds, adopting fearsome appearances through their clothing and accessories to deter curious onlookers. These cremation grounds serve as essential sites for performing various Tantric rites. The frequent encounters with death, the sight of cremations, and the scattered human remains help prepare the Tantra practitioner for the Birachar—the hero's rites—by eliminating fear and distinctions from their mind. Through this Birachar, the Tantrik seeks to attain a connection with the Divine.

Tantriks deliberately distance themselves from outsiders to avoid being misunderstood. The author faces numerous challenges of patience and perseverance as he endeavors to enter the inner realm of Tantra. The Author's journey takes him from Birbhoom to Assam, where he gradually uncovers Tantra's secret knowledge. He witnesses many Tantric rites that are seldom observed by outsiders, either before or after his experiences.

This extraordinary book documents a fading path to God that was once widely practiced from Tibet to Bengal, making it an important historical account as well.