#39 Unlocking the Mysteries of Tantra with Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan

In episode 39 of the Little Bit of Happiness Podcast, we talk with Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan, Founder of the Svantantra Institute, and go about the journey of understanding Tantra.

Timestamps:

0:00 - 0:33 Introduction

0:34 - 10:17 Dr. Kavitha’s journey

10:18 - 13:48 What is Tantra

13:49 - 14:49 Non-Duality in Tantra

14:50 - 20:29 What Tantra means today

20:30 - 32:10 Branches and Schools of Tantra

32:11 - 35: 20 Who should practice Tantra

35:21 - 42:20 Tantra and other Darsanas

42:21 - 58:06 10 Fundamental Tenets of Tantra

58:07 - 1:08:57 Importance of the Guru in Tantra

1:08:58 - 1:12:40 Tantra, Kundalini and Human Body

1:12:41 - 1:14:46 End goal of the practice

1:14-47 - 1:16:12 Favorite Shloka

We discuss the origins of Tantra, various schools, the Pravritti and Nivritti aspects, Tantra's relation to other Darsanas, its fundamental tenets, the role of the Guru, Kundalini, and the human body, and more. Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan is a practicing cardiologist with expertise in medicine, technology, writing, mysticism, art, and music. She has written four books, including The Heart of Wellness and Shakti Rising. She integrates spirituality and science to guide others in self-development, professional development, resilience, productivity, physician wellness, and burnout. She can be contacted at https://svatantra.institute/