The Mahavidya Book Study​

 

The Mahavidyas—the Ten Wisdom Goddesses of the Tantric tradition—are profound manifestations of Divine Consciousness, each revealing a unique path toward awakening, transformation, wisdom, and liberation.

 

Through Tantric Yoga and the Wisdom Goddesses by David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri), we will move slowly and intentionally through these sacred teachings, allowing each Mahavidya to become a mirror for deeper awareness, sincere practice, and inner transformation.

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Throughout our journey we will contemplate:

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Kali — liberation, transformation, and surrender

Tara — compassion, guidance, and sacred sound

Tripura Sundari — divine beauty, bliss, and pure consciousness

Bhuvaneshwari — infinite space, receptivity, and the Divine Mother

Bhairavi — tapas, courage, and spiritual discipline

Chhinnamasta — self-sacrifice, awakening, and freedom from ego

Dhumavati — stillness, impermanence, and the wisdom of the void

Bagalamukhi — restraint, stillness, and conscious speech

Matangi — sacred expression, inner wisdom, and inspired creativity

Kamalatmika — grace, abundance, gratitude, and spiritual prosperity

 

Alongside the Mahavidyas themselves, we will also explore the broader teachings of Tantra, Kundalini, mantra, subtle body philosophy, chakras, and the cultivation of Prana, Tejas, and Ojas.

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This Study Is For Those Drawn Toward

• Traditional Tantra & Yogic philosophy

• The Divine Feminine & Shakti

• Kundalini & subtle body understanding

• Meditation, mantra & contemplative practice

• Authentic spiritual study rooted in traditional teachings​​​​​

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Each Weekly Gathering Includes

• 108 repetitions of Om Aim Hrim Klim Chamundayai Vicche

• Silent meditation

• Contemplative journaling

• Shared contemplation and discussion of the week's reading

• A weekly contemplative question to deepen awareness through daily life and sadhana

 

Study Format

We meet live weekly via Zoom at the same scheduled time each week.

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Each session is recorded and uploaded exclusively for enrolled participants, allowing you to revisit the teachings or participate if you are unable to attend live.

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A PDF of the required reading is provided upon registration.

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As the study unfolds, the contemplative theme of each Mahavidya will continue through our Art of Shakti Practice Space, allowing the wisdom of these teachings to naturally enrich the wider community while preserving the recordings and live discussions for enrolled participants.

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Sacred Exchange

Offering & Accessibility

This six-month devotional study is sustained through shared contribution, mutual commitment, and care for the container.

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One-Time Contribution

Minimum: $54 USD
Suggested: $108 USD

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If making a one-time contribution is not feasible, you're welcome to contribute in monthly installments. Those who wish to support the continued creation of these offerings are also warmly invited to become recurring monthly supporters.

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Scholarship opportunities are available for sincere practitioners who would otherwise be unable to participate. Please email sara@artofshakti.com to request a scholarship.

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If you feel called to support this work beyond your own participation, additional offerings are always received with gratitude and help sustain scholarships, community resources, and future offerings.

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In many spiritual traditions, reciprocity itself is considered part of the practice. May every contribution be offered with honesty, integrity, and devotion.

 

Jai Ma Shakti 🙏