Secret Goddesses of Tantra - A wonderful and insightful book by Author Mehul Vora

Spiritual books are trending nowadays , but does all the book give out an account of history, temples and significance of Guru and Devatas ? No . Here is where the book "Secret Goddesses of Tantra" acquires a special corner in the heart of people. The book talks about a topic called "Pancha Makaras" of Tantra , that consists of mamsa (flesh, meat), matsya (fish), madya (fermented grapes, wine), mudra (frumentum, cereal, parched grain, or gestures), and maithuna (sexual union) as a tool for worship of the Mahavidyas .

Whenever we hear about the word Tantra there are certain sections of the society that considers Tantra as black magic or Taboo . Author Mehul Vora through his book has wonderfully explained about how it is a part of life. The best part is the book also mentions how parallels can be drawn from different cultures in this book. The book has several connotations and history present that we keep on forgetting from time to time. One of the important accounts is of The Slaying of Durgamasur. These stories also reminds us about the victory of Good over evil from time to time. They remind us what "Mahatya" (siginficance of the Power, The Devi has).

Another untold story by a lot of people finds place in this book " When Krishna becomes Kali" this folklore is quite famous in West Bengal but is not that well known in other parts of the country.  It is a wonderful story where Krishna becomes Kali for Radharani.

Not only the description of each Goddess but also descriptions of their throwns is also present in a beautiful and detailed manner .You should take your time reading this book so that the information really sinks in. That much is certain. However, if you understand it right, it may even lead you to a place of understanding where you may determine which of the Dasha Mahavidyas' sadhanas will truly benefit you and make a difference in your life. It is necessary to read the characteristics, make notes from the exquisitely rendered pictures in the book, and comprehend the nature of the device. The definition of siddhi and the yantras utilised to achieve siddhis are also covered in the book. 

 The book is definitely a wonderful read and can be purchased via amazon. https://www.amazon.in/Secret-Goddesses-Philosophical-Interpretation-Mahavidya/dp/9395374217.