2026 - to be announce
About the Teaching
The teachings of Dasha mahavidyas are the oldest form of sadhana/practice and are shared as secret teachings within the tantric path. The Dasha Mahavidyas, meaning the ten great wisdoms, are indeed a profound aspect of tantric spiritual tradition, particularly within the Shakta Tantra, which focuses on the worship of the Divine Mother in various forms. Each of the ten goddesses represents a specific aspect of the supreme cosmic power of Shakti, the female principle, and offers a unique pathway to spiritual knowledge and enlightenment. Here’s an overview of the ten goddesses and the wisdom they impart:
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Kali: She is the embodiment of time and the destroyer of evil, teaching the ultimate reality of the universe and helping to transcend time and space.
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Tara: Often associated with protection and compassion, her teachings help in overcoming obstacles and navigating through life's challenges.
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Tripura Sundari (Shodashi): She represents perfect beauty and the transcendent beauty of the three worlds. Her teachings are about seeing the divine harmony in all things.
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Bhuvaneshwari: As the mother, she teaches about the underlying unity of all creation.
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Bhairavi: The fierce and terrifying aspect, teaching courage and purification through confronting one's fears.
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Chhinnamasta: Representsself-sacrifice and the detachment from the material aspect, emphasizing the importance of self-transformation.
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Dhumavati: Her teachings focus on dissolution and the inescapable truths of decay and destruction, leading to a deeper understanding of life and death.
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Bagalamukhi: Known for her power to paralyze enemies, her teachings focus on the power of speech and the ability to conquer and control adversities.
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Matangi: She teaches about the internal and external purity and the importance of using one’s power of word wisely.
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Kamala: Her teachings represent prosperity, purity, and involve both spiritual and material wealth.
- The practice and veneration of the Dasha Mahavidyas require deep commitment and spiritual maturity, typically guided by a teacher who can initiate and navigate the Sadhaka (practitioner) through meditative practices of rounding, mantra chanting and gyana (wisdom).
- The guru-shishya parampara (teacher-student tradition) is crucial as these teachings are esoteric and tailored to the spiritual needs and karmic context of each student.Each of these goddesses has her own yantra, a geometrical form used in meditation and ritual as a representation of the goddess's energies.
-Mantras specific to each deity are recited to invoke their presence and aid in spiritual upliftment.
- The gyana (knowledge) imparted helps in understanding the metaphysical aspects of each form, fostering a profound inner transformation.This esoteric knowledge emphasises the internalisation of divine qualities, aiming to dissolve the ego and foster a realization of one's inherent divine nature, ultimately leading to moksha, or liberation.
- The secretiveness of these teachings also emphasises the seriousness and sanctity of the spiritual path, ensuring that only those who are truly prepared receive them.
Daily Flow-
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Morning: Sacred ritual ~ Meditation ~ Yoga & Breathwork
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Breakfast
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Wisdom session
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Lunch
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Afternoon: Rounding
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Dinner
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Sacred ritual
About the Teacher
This course will be led by Ritika, Master Sattva teacher, Jyotishi, Vedic Astrologer and a lifelong student of the ancient Tantric practices, including breath work and kriya.
