Introducing India's
Wisdom Goddesses
10 Tantric Faces of Power
What do India's wild and wondrous Wisdom Goddesses (Mahāvidyās) represent?
Why are these intense Tantric Goddesses worshipped?
This series explores a group of ten obscure, esoteric Tantric Goddesses: the Wild and Wondrous Mahāvidyās.
In this 4-Week Online Course, Dr. Raj Balkaran weaves together philosophical, mythological, and esoteric spiritual strands to enliven these incredibly rich tantric Faces of Power.
You will come learn each of the Wisdom Goddess' rich symbolisms and how they might come to play a role in your own life journey.
You will learn each Wisdom Goddess'...
- Mythology
- Sanskrit Syllables (Mantra)
- Sacred Diagram (Yantra)
- Sacred Texts
- Iconography
- History
- Worship
- Significations
- Archetypal energy
- Utility in your life
***This course counts as 12 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credit***
COURSE OUTLINE
Study at Your Own Pace
Module 1
Introduction, Kālī, Tārā
Module 2
Tripura-Sundarī, Bhuvaneśvarī, Bhairavī
Module 3
Chinnamastā, Dhūmāvatī, Bagalāmukhī
Module 4
Mātaṅgī, Kamalā, Conclusion
Kālī
The Dark Devourer
Module 1
Tārā
The Compassionate
Module 1
Tripura-Sundarī
The Tantric Parvatī
Module 2
Bhuvaneśvarī
The Nourisher
Module 2
Bhairavī
The Fierce
Module 2
Chinnamastā
The Self-Decapitated
Module 3
Dhūmāvatī
The Widow
Module 3
Bagalāmukhī
The Paralyzer
Module 3
Mātaṅgī
The Tantric Sarasvatī
Module 4
Kamalā
The Tantric Lakṣmī
Module 4
Course Instructor
Dr. Raj Balkaran is an expert in Indian traditions. Skilled at applying ancient Indian teachings to modern life, he dovetails academic training, live storytelling, and life wisdom to nourish his students’ hearts and minds alike.
He is also an avid spiritual practitioner and initiate into ancient Indian wisdom practices, which he has been engaged in for nearly two decades.
He has extensive experience teaching academics, continuing studies learners, and practitioners alike, and is a seasoned online educator who serves on the Course Development Board at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies.
See https://rajbalkaran.com for more information.
