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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

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Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

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This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

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Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

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Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

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(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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[field_featured_events] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-featured-events/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_stats_items] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-stats-items/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_quotes_slidesho] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-quotes-slidesho/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_title_landing_page] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-title-landing-page/%field_collection_item ) [field_country_centers] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-country-centers/%field_collection_item ) [field_smr_quotes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-smr-quotes/%field_collection_item ) [field_sk_image_title] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sk-image-title/%field_collection_item ) [field_wfc_icons] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wfc-icons/%field_collection_item ) [field_lnk_image_and_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lnk-image-and-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_map_pins] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-map-pins/%field_collection_item ) [field_mpa_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mpa-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_promoted_articles] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-promoted-articles/%field_collection_item ) [field_mp_custom_promoted_article] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mp-custom-promoted-article/%field_collection_item ) [field_footer_menu] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-footer-menu/%field_collection_item ) [field_lb_title_and_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lb-title-and-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_wb_books] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wb-books/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_course_columns] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-course-columns/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_type_to_landing_pag] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-type-to-landing-pag/%field_collection_item ) [field_taxonomy_lp_assoc] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-taxonomy-lp-assoc/%field_collection_item ) [field_featured_images] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-featured-images/%field_collection_item ) [field_wn_navigation_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wn-navigation-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_wtc_topics] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wtc-topics/%field_collection_item ) [field_sc_tab_blocks] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sc-tab-blocks/%field_collection_item ) [field_sc_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sc-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_accordion_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-accordion-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_jump_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-jump-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_clean_template_association] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-clean-template-association/%field_collection_item ) [field_recur_child] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-recur-child/%field_collection_item ) [field_lcc_local_center_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lcc-local-center-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_bhc_form_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-bhc-form-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_cbmv_courselistmobile] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-cbmv-courselistmobile/%field_collection_item ) [field_multi_location_page_associ] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-multi-location-page-associ/%field_collection_item ) [field_register_location_config] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-register-location-config/%field_collection_item ) [field_grouped_courses] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-grouped-courses/%field_collection_item ) [field_on_tour_schedule_courses] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-on-tour-schedule-courses/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_extra_fee] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-extra-fee/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_carouse_standard] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-carouse-standard/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_cards_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-cards-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_alternate_image_coll] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-alternate-image-coll/%field_collection_item ) [field_country_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-country-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_ashram_description] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ashram-description/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_gallery_1] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-gallery-1/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_gallery_2] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-gallery-2/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_type_radio_filter] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-type-radio-filter/%field_collection_item ) [field_mutliple_level_filter] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mutliple-level-filter/%field_collection_item ) [field_cta_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-cta-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_event_type_options] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-event-type-options/%field_collection_item ) [field_banner_charactor_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-banner-charactor-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_fml_menu_columns] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-fml-menu-columns/%field_collection_item ) [field_news_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-news-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_wp_carousel_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wp-carousel-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_carousel_section_city] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-carousel-section-city/%field_collection_item ) [field_service_project] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-service-project/%field_collection_item ) [field_ac_button_details] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ac-button-details/%field_collection_item ) [field_reference_testimonials] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-reference-testimonials/%field_collection_item ) [field_special_attration] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-special-attration/%field_collection_item ) [field_content_versions] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-content-versions/%field_collection_item ) [field_initial_screen] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-initial-screen/%field_collection_item ) [field_smile_meditations] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-smile-meditations/%field_collection_item ) [field_reels_items] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-reels-items/%field_collection_item ) [field_upcoming_event_calendar] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-upcoming-event-calendar/%field_collection_item ) [field_past_event] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-past-event/%field_collection_item ) [field_follow_up] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-follow-up/%field_collection_item ) [field_alternate_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-alternate-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_react_banner_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-react-banner-carousel/%field_collection_item ) ) ) ) [bundles] => Array ( [field_accommodation] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_accommodation [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-accommodation [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_discover_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_discover_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-discover-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_gallery_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_gallery_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-gallery-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_banner_collections] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_banner_collections [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-banner-collections [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_tab_content] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_tab_content [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-tab-content [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_achivement_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_achivement_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-achivement-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_discover_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_discover_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-discover-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sudarshan_kriya_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sudarshan_kriya_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sudarshan-kriya-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_unity_plus_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_unity_plus_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-unity-plus-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_articles_header_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_articles_header_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-articles-header-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_feedback_form_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_feedback_form_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-feedback-form-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_social] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_social [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-social [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_price_set] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_price_set [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-price-set [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_gallery] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_gallery [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-gallery [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_styled_form] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_styled_form [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-styled-form [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_top_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_top_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-top-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_half_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_half_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-half-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_list_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_list_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-list-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_full_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_full_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-full-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_promotion_popup] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_promotion_popup [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-promotion-popup [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_text_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_text_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-text-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_footer_social_icons] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_footer_social_icons [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-footer-social-icons [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_testimonial] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_testimonial [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-testimonial [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_image_navigation_component] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_image_navigation_component [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-image-navigation-component [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_quotes_subscribe] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_quotes_subscribe [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-quotes-subscribe [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wisdom_category_group] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wisdom_category_group [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wisdom-category-group [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_3_image_course_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_3_image_course_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-3-image-course-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wbt_image_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wbt_image_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wbt-image-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_research_highlights] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_research_highlights [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-research-highlights [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_title_and_image] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_title_and_image [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-title-and-image [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_title_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_title_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-title-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_media_contacts] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_media_contacts [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-media-contacts [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_video_list_video_id] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_video_list_video_id [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-video-list-video-id [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_event_images] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_event_images [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-event-images [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_centers] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_centers [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-centers [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_events] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_events [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-events [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_stats_items] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_stats_items [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-stats-items [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_quotes_slidesho] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_quotes_slidesho [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-quotes-slidesho [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_title_landing_page] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_title_landing_page [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-title-landing-page [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_country_centers] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_country_centers [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-country-centers [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_smr_quotes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_smr_quotes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-smr-quotes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sk_image_title] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sk_image_title [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sk-image-title [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wfc_icons] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wfc_icons [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wfc-icons [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lnk_image_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lnk_image_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lnk-image-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_map_pins] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_map_pins [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-map-pins [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mpa_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mpa_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mpa-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_promoted_articles] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_promoted_articles [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-promoted-articles [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mp_custom_promoted_article] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mp_custom_promoted_article [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mp-custom-promoted-article [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_footer_menu] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_footer_menu [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-footer-menu [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lb_title_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lb_title_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lb-title-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wb_books] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wb_books [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wb-books [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_course_columns] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_course_columns [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-course-columns [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_type_to_landing_pag] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_type_to_landing_pag [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-type-to-landing-pag [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_taxonomy_lp_assoc] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_taxonomy_lp_assoc [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-taxonomy-lp-assoc [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_images] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_images [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-images [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wn_navigation_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wn_navigation_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wn-navigation-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wtc_topics] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wtc_topics [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wtc-topics [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sc_tab_blocks] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sc_tab_blocks [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sc-tab-blocks [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sc_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sc_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sc-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_accordion_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_accordion_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-accordion-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_jump_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_jump_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-jump-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_clean_template_association] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_clean_template_association [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-clean-template-association [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_recur_child] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_recur_child [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-recur-child [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lcc_local_center_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lcc_local_center_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lcc-local-center-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_bhc_form_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_bhc_form_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-bhc-form-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_cbmv_courselistmobile] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_cbmv_courselistmobile [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-cbmv-courselistmobile [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_multi_location_page_associ] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_multi_location_page_associ [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-multi-location-page-associ [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_register_location_config] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_register_location_config [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-register-location-config [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_grouped_courses] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_grouped_courses [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-grouped-courses [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_on_tour_schedule_courses] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_on_tour_schedule_courses [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-on-tour-schedule-courses [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_extra_fee] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_extra_fee [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-extra-fee [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_carouse_standard] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_carouse_standard [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-carouse-standard [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_cards_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_cards_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-cards-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_alternate_image_coll] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_alternate_image_coll [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-alternate-image-coll [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_country_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_country_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-country-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_description] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_description [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-description [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_gallery_1] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_gallery_1 [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-gallery-1 [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_gallery_2] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_gallery_2 [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-gallery-2 [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_type_radio_filter] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_type_radio_filter [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-type-radio-filter [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mutliple_level_filter] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mutliple_level_filter [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mutliple-level-filter [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_cta_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_cta_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-cta-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_event_type_options] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_event_type_options [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-event-type-options [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_banner_charactor_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_banner_charactor_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-banner-charactor-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_fml_menu_columns] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_fml_menu_columns [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-fml-menu-columns [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_news_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_news_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-news-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wp_carousel_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wp_carousel_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wp-carousel-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_carousel_section_city] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_carousel_section_city [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-carousel-section-city [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_service_project] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_service_project [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-service-project [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ac_button_details] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ac_button_details [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ac-button-details [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_reference_testimonials] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_reference_testimonials [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-reference-testimonials [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_special_attration] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_special_attration [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-special-attration [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_content_versions] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_content_versions [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-content-versions [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_initial_screen] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_initial_screen [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-initial-screen [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_smile_meditations] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_smile_meditations [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-smile-meditations [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_reels_items] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_reels_items [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-reels-items [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_upcoming_event_calendar] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_upcoming_event_calendar [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-upcoming-event-calendar [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_past_event] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_past_event [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-past-event [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_follow_up] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_follow_up [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-follow-up [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_alternate_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_alternate_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-alternate-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_react_banner_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_react_banner_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-react-banner-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) ) [static cache] => 1 [field cache] => 1 [load hook] => field_collection_item_load [base table field types] => Array ( [item_id] => serial [revision_id] => int [field_name] => varchar [archived] => int [uuid] => char ) [schema_fields_sql] => Array ( [base table] => Array ( [0] => item_id [1] => revision_id [2] => field_name [3] => archived [4] => uuid ) [revision table] => Array ( [0] => revision_id [1] => item_id [2] => vuuid ) ) [uuid] => 1 [token type] => field_collection_item [apachesolr] => Array ( [indexable] => [status callback] => [document callback] => [reindex callback] => [bundles changed callback] => ) [configuration] => ) [idKey:protected] => item_id [nameKey:protected] => item_id [statusKey:protected] => status [defaultLabel:protected] => [vuuid] => aa8820fe-b278-4fc6-9dcb-080d8f0146d6 [uuid] => c52fd14f-3319-48d0-a175-4ad8b2dbf416 [field_form_reference] => Array ( ) [field_form_style] => Array ( [und] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [value] => default ) ) ) [field_from_header] => Array ( ) [field_header_sticker_text] => Array ( ) [field_form_teaser] => Array ( ) [field_form_image] => Array ( ) [entity_view_prepared] => 1 ) [#items] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [value] => default ) ) [#formatter] => list_default [0] => Array ( [#markup] => Default ) ) [#pre_render] => Array ( [0] => _field_extra_fields_pre_render [1] => field_group_build_pre_render ) [#entity_type] => field_collection_item [#bundle] => field_styled_form [#groups] => Array ( ) [#fieldgroups] => Array ( ) [#group_children] => Array ( ) [#theme] => entity [#entity] => UUIDFieldCollectionItemEntity Object ( [fieldInfo:protected] => [hostEntity:protected] => [hostEntityId:protected] => [hostEntityRevisionId:protected] => [hostEntityType:protected] => [langcode:protected] => und [item_id] => 2146626 [revision_id] => 2256241 [field_name] => field_styled_form [default_revision] => 1 [archived] => 0 [entityType:protected] => field_collection_item [entityInfo:protected] => Array ( [label] => Field collection item [label callback] => entity_class_label [uri callback] => entity_class_uri [entity class] => UUIDFieldCollectionItemEntity [controller class] => EntityAPIController [base table] => field_collection_item [revision table] => field_collection_item_revision [fieldable] => 1 [redirect] => [entity keys] => Array ( [id] => item_id [revision] => revision_id [bundle] => field_name [uuid] => uuid [revision uuid] => vuuid [translations] => translations ) [module] => field_collection [view modes] => Array ( [full] => Array ( [label] => Full content [custom settings] => ) [token] => Array ( [label] => Tokens [custom settings] => ) ) [access callback] => field_collection_item_access [deletion callback] => field_collection_item_delete [metadata controller class] => FieldCollectionItemMetadataController [translation] => Array ( [entity_translation] => Array ( [class] => EntityTranslationFieldCollectionItemHandler [base path] => field-collection/field-accommodation/%field_collection_item [path wildcard] => %field_collection_item [default_scheme] => field_accommodation [path schemes] => Array ( [field_ashram_discover_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ashram-discover-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_gallery_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-gallery-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_banner_collections] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-banner-collections/%field_collection_item ) [field_tab_content] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-tab-content/%field_collection_item ) [field_achivement_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-achivement-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_boxes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-boxes/%field_collection_item ) [field_discover_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-discover-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_sudarshan_kriya_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sudarshan-kriya-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_unity_plus_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-unity-plus-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_articles_header_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-articles-header-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_feedback_form_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-feedback-form-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_social] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-social/%field_collection_item ) [field_price_set] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-price-set/%field_collection_item ) [field_ashram_gallery] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ashram-gallery/%field_collection_item ) [field_styled_form] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-styled-form/%field_collection_item ) [field_top_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-top-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_half_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-half-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_list_boxes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-list-boxes/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_full_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-full-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_promotion_popup] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-promotion-popup/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_text_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-text-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_footer_social_icons] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-footer-social-icons/%field_collection_item ) [field_testimonial] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-testimonial/%field_collection_item ) [field_image_navigation_component] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-image-navigation-component/%field_collection_item ) [field_quotes_subscribe] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-quotes-subscribe/%field_collection_item ) [field_wisdom_category_group] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wisdom-category-group/%field_collection_item ) [field_3_image_course_boxes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-3-image-course-boxes/%field_collection_item ) [field_wbt_image_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wbt-image-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_research_highlights] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-research-highlights/%field_collection_item ) [field_title_and_image] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-title-and-image/%field_collection_item ) [field_title_and_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-title-and-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_media_contacts] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-media-contacts/%field_collection_item ) [field_video_list_video_id] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-video-list-video-id/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_event_images] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-event-images/%field_collection_item ) [field_featured_centers] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-featured-centers/%field_collection_item ) [field_featured_events] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-featured-events/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_stats_items] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-stats-items/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_quotes_slidesho] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-quotes-slidesho/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_title_landing_page] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-title-landing-page/%field_collection_item ) [field_country_centers] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-country-centers/%field_collection_item ) [field_smr_quotes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-smr-quotes/%field_collection_item ) [field_sk_image_title] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sk-image-title/%field_collection_item ) [field_wfc_icons] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wfc-icons/%field_collection_item ) [field_lnk_image_and_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lnk-image-and-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_map_pins] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-map-pins/%field_collection_item ) [field_mpa_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mpa-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_promoted_articles] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-promoted-articles/%field_collection_item ) [field_mp_custom_promoted_article] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mp-custom-promoted-article/%field_collection_item ) [field_footer_menu] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-footer-menu/%field_collection_item ) [field_lb_title_and_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lb-title-and-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_wb_books] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wb-books/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_course_columns] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-course-columns/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_type_to_landing_pag] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-type-to-landing-pag/%field_collection_item ) [field_taxonomy_lp_assoc] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-taxonomy-lp-assoc/%field_collection_item ) [field_featured_images] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-featured-images/%field_collection_item ) [field_wn_navigation_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wn-navigation-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_wtc_topics] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wtc-topics/%field_collection_item ) [field_sc_tab_blocks] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sc-tab-blocks/%field_collection_item ) [field_sc_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sc-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_accordion_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-accordion-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_jump_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-jump-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_clean_template_association] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-clean-template-association/%field_collection_item ) [field_recur_child] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-recur-child/%field_collection_item ) [field_lcc_local_center_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lcc-local-center-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_bhc_form_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-bhc-form-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_cbmv_courselistmobile] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-cbmv-courselistmobile/%field_collection_item ) [field_multi_location_page_associ] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-multi-location-page-associ/%field_collection_item ) [field_register_location_config] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-register-location-config/%field_collection_item ) [field_grouped_courses] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-grouped-courses/%field_collection_item ) [field_on_tour_schedule_courses] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-on-tour-schedule-courses/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_extra_fee] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-extra-fee/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_carouse_standard] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-carouse-standard/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_cards_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-cards-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_alternate_image_coll] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-alternate-image-coll/%field_collection_item ) [field_country_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-country-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_ashram_description] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ashram-description/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_gallery_1] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-gallery-1/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_gallery_2] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-gallery-2/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_type_radio_filter] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-type-radio-filter/%field_collection_item ) [field_mutliple_level_filter] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mutliple-level-filter/%field_collection_item ) [field_cta_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-cta-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_event_type_options] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-event-type-options/%field_collection_item ) [field_banner_charactor_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-banner-charactor-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_fml_menu_columns] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-fml-menu-columns/%field_collection_item ) [field_news_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-news-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_wp_carousel_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wp-carousel-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_carousel_section_city] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-carousel-section-city/%field_collection_item ) [field_service_project] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-service-project/%field_collection_item ) [field_ac_button_details] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ac-button-details/%field_collection_item ) [field_reference_testimonials] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-reference-testimonials/%field_collection_item ) [field_special_attration] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-special-attration/%field_collection_item ) [field_content_versions] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-content-versions/%field_collection_item ) [field_initial_screen] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-initial-screen/%field_collection_item ) [field_smile_meditations] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-smile-meditations/%field_collection_item ) [field_reels_items] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-reels-items/%field_collection_item ) [field_upcoming_event_calendar] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-upcoming-event-calendar/%field_collection_item ) [field_past_event] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-past-event/%field_collection_item ) [field_follow_up] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-follow-up/%field_collection_item ) [field_alternate_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-alternate-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_react_banner_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-react-banner-carousel/%field_collection_item ) ) ) ) [bundles] => Array ( [field_accommodation] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_accommodation [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-accommodation [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_discover_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_discover_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-discover-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_gallery_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_gallery_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-gallery-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_banner_collections] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_banner_collections [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-banner-collections [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_tab_content] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_tab_content [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-tab-content [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_achivement_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_achivement_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-achivement-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_discover_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_discover_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-discover-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sudarshan_kriya_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sudarshan_kriya_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sudarshan-kriya-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_unity_plus_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_unity_plus_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-unity-plus-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_articles_header_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_articles_header_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-articles-header-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_feedback_form_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_feedback_form_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-feedback-form-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_social] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_social [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-social [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_price_set] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_price_set [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-price-set [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_gallery] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_gallery [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-gallery [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_styled_form] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_styled_form [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-styled-form [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_top_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_top_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-top-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_half_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_half_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-half-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_list_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_list_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-list-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_full_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_full_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-full-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_promotion_popup] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_promotion_popup [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-promotion-popup [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_text_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_text_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-text-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_footer_social_icons] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_footer_social_icons [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-footer-social-icons [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_testimonial] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_testimonial [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-testimonial [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_image_navigation_component] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_image_navigation_component [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-image-navigation-component [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_quotes_subscribe] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_quotes_subscribe [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-quotes-subscribe [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wisdom_category_group] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wisdom_category_group [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wisdom-category-group [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_3_image_course_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_3_image_course_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-3-image-course-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wbt_image_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wbt_image_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wbt-image-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_research_highlights] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_research_highlights [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-research-highlights [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_title_and_image] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_title_and_image [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-title-and-image [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_title_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_title_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-title-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_media_contacts] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_media_contacts [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-media-contacts [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_video_list_video_id] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_video_list_video_id [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-video-list-video-id [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_event_images] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_event_images [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-event-images [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_centers] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_centers [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-centers [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_events] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_events [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-events [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_stats_items] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_stats_items [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-stats-items [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_quotes_slidesho] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_quotes_slidesho [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-quotes-slidesho [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_title_landing_page] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_title_landing_page [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-title-landing-page [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_country_centers] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_country_centers [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-country-centers [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_smr_quotes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_smr_quotes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-smr-quotes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sk_image_title] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sk_image_title [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sk-image-title [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wfc_icons] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wfc_icons [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wfc-icons [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lnk_image_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lnk_image_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lnk-image-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_map_pins] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_map_pins [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-map-pins [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mpa_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mpa_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mpa-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_promoted_articles] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_promoted_articles [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-promoted-articles [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mp_custom_promoted_article] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mp_custom_promoted_article [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mp-custom-promoted-article [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_footer_menu] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_footer_menu [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-footer-menu [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lb_title_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lb_title_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lb-title-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wb_books] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wb_books [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wb-books [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_course_columns] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_course_columns [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-course-columns [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_type_to_landing_pag] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_type_to_landing_pag [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-type-to-landing-pag [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_taxonomy_lp_assoc] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_taxonomy_lp_assoc [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-taxonomy-lp-assoc [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_images] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_images [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-images [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wn_navigation_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wn_navigation_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wn-navigation-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wtc_topics] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wtc_topics [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wtc-topics [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sc_tab_blocks] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sc_tab_blocks [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sc-tab-blocks [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sc_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sc_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sc-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_accordion_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_accordion_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-accordion-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_jump_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_jump_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-jump-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_clean_template_association] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_clean_template_association [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-clean-template-association [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_recur_child] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_recur_child [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-recur-child [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lcc_local_center_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lcc_local_center_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lcc-local-center-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_bhc_form_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_bhc_form_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-bhc-form-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_cbmv_courselistmobile] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_cbmv_courselistmobile [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-cbmv-courselistmobile [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_multi_location_page_associ] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_multi_location_page_associ [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-multi-location-page-associ [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_register_location_config] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_register_location_config [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-register-location-config [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_grouped_courses] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_grouped_courses [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-grouped-courses [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_on_tour_schedule_courses] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_on_tour_schedule_courses [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-on-tour-schedule-courses [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_extra_fee] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_extra_fee [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-extra-fee [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_carouse_standard] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_carouse_standard [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-carouse-standard [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_cards_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_cards_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-cards-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_alternate_image_coll] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_alternate_image_coll [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-alternate-image-coll [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_country_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_country_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-country-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_description] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_description [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-description [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_gallery_1] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_gallery_1 [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-gallery-1 [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_gallery_2] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_gallery_2 [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-gallery-2 [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_type_radio_filter] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_type_radio_filter [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-type-radio-filter [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mutliple_level_filter] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mutliple_level_filter [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mutliple-level-filter [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_cta_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_cta_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-cta-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_event_type_options] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_event_type_options [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-event-type-options [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_banner_charactor_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_banner_charactor_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-banner-charactor-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_fml_menu_columns] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_fml_menu_columns [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-fml-menu-columns [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_news_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_news_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-news-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wp_carousel_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wp_carousel_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wp-carousel-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_carousel_section_city] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_carousel_section_city [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-carousel-section-city [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_service_project] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_service_project [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-service-project [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ac_button_details] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ac_button_details [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ac-button-details [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_reference_testimonials] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_reference_testimonials [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-reference-testimonials [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_special_attration] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_special_attration [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-special-attration [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_content_versions] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_content_versions [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-content-versions [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_initial_screen] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_initial_screen [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-initial-screen [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_smile_meditations] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_smile_meditations [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-smile-meditations [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_reels_items] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_reels_items [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-reels-items [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_upcoming_event_calendar] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_upcoming_event_calendar [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-upcoming-event-calendar [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_past_event] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_past_event [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-past-event [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_follow_up] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_follow_up [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => 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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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field-collection/field-lp-full-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_promotion_popup] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-promotion-popup/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_text_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-text-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_footer_social_icons] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-footer-social-icons/%field_collection_item ) [field_testimonial] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-testimonial/%field_collection_item ) [field_image_navigation_component] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-image-navigation-component/%field_collection_item ) [field_quotes_subscribe] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-quotes-subscribe/%field_collection_item ) [field_wisdom_category_group] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wisdom-category-group/%field_collection_item ) [field_3_image_course_boxes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-3-image-course-boxes/%field_collection_item ) [field_wbt_image_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wbt-image-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_research_highlights] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-research-highlights/%field_collection_item ) [field_title_and_image] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-title-and-image/%field_collection_item ) [field_title_and_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-title-and-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_media_contacts] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-media-contacts/%field_collection_item ) [field_video_list_video_id] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-video-list-video-id/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_event_images] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-event-images/%field_collection_item ) [field_featured_centers] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-featured-centers/%field_collection_item ) [field_featured_events] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-featured-events/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_stats_items] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-stats-items/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_quotes_slidesho] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-quotes-slidesho/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_title_landing_page] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-title-landing-page/%field_collection_item ) [field_country_centers] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-country-centers/%field_collection_item ) [field_smr_quotes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-smr-quotes/%field_collection_item ) [field_sk_image_title] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sk-image-title/%field_collection_item ) [field_wfc_icons] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wfc-icons/%field_collection_item ) [field_lnk_image_and_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lnk-image-and-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_map_pins] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-map-pins/%field_collection_item ) [field_mpa_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mpa-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_promoted_articles] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-promoted-articles/%field_collection_item ) [field_mp_custom_promoted_article] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mp-custom-promoted-article/%field_collection_item ) [field_footer_menu] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-footer-menu/%field_collection_item ) [field_lb_title_and_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lb-title-and-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_wb_books] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wb-books/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_course_columns] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-course-columns/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_type_to_landing_pag] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-type-to-landing-pag/%field_collection_item ) [field_taxonomy_lp_assoc] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-taxonomy-lp-assoc/%field_collection_item ) [field_featured_images] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-featured-images/%field_collection_item ) [field_wn_navigation_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wn-navigation-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_wtc_topics] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wtc-topics/%field_collection_item ) [field_sc_tab_blocks] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sc-tab-blocks/%field_collection_item ) [field_sc_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sc-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_accordion_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-accordion-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_jump_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-jump-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_clean_template_association] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-clean-template-association/%field_collection_item ) [field_recur_child] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-recur-child/%field_collection_item ) [field_lcc_local_center_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lcc-local-center-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_bhc_form_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-bhc-form-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_cbmv_courselistmobile] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-cbmv-courselistmobile/%field_collection_item ) [field_multi_location_page_associ] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-multi-location-page-associ/%field_collection_item ) [field_register_location_config] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-register-location-config/%field_collection_item ) [field_grouped_courses] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-grouped-courses/%field_collection_item ) [field_on_tour_schedule_courses] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-on-tour-schedule-courses/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_extra_fee] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-extra-fee/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_carouse_standard] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-carouse-standard/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_cards_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-cards-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_alternate_image_coll] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-alternate-image-coll/%field_collection_item ) [field_country_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-country-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_ashram_description] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ashram-description/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_gallery_1] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-gallery-1/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_gallery_2] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-gallery-2/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_type_radio_filter] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-type-radio-filter/%field_collection_item ) [field_mutliple_level_filter] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mutliple-level-filter/%field_collection_item ) [field_cta_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-cta-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_event_type_options] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-event-type-options/%field_collection_item ) [field_banner_charactor_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-banner-charactor-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_fml_menu_columns] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-fml-menu-columns/%field_collection_item ) [field_news_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-news-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_wp_carousel_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wp-carousel-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_carousel_section_city] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-carousel-section-city/%field_collection_item ) [field_service_project] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-service-project/%field_collection_item ) [field_ac_button_details] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ac-button-details/%field_collection_item ) [field_reference_testimonials] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-reference-testimonials/%field_collection_item ) [field_special_attration] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-special-attration/%field_collection_item ) [field_content_versions] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-content-versions/%field_collection_item ) [field_initial_screen] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-initial-screen/%field_collection_item ) [field_smile_meditations] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-smile-meditations/%field_collection_item ) [field_reels_items] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-reels-items/%field_collection_item ) [field_upcoming_event_calendar] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-upcoming-event-calendar/%field_collection_item ) [field_past_event] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-past-event/%field_collection_item ) [field_follow_up] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-follow-up/%field_collection_item ) [field_alternate_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-alternate-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_react_banner_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-react-banner-carousel/%field_collection_item ) ) ) ) [bundles] => Array ( [field_accommodation] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_accommodation [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-accommodation [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_discover_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_discover_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-discover-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_gallery_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_gallery_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-gallery-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_banner_collections] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_banner_collections [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-banner-collections [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_tab_content] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_tab_content [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-tab-content [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_achivement_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_achivement_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-achivement-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_discover_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_discover_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-discover-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sudarshan_kriya_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sudarshan_kriya_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sudarshan-kriya-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_unity_plus_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_unity_plus_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-unity-plus-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_articles_header_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_articles_header_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-articles-header-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_feedback_form_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_feedback_form_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-feedback-form-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_social] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_social [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-social [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_price_set] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_price_set [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-price-set [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_gallery] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_gallery [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-gallery [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_styled_form] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_styled_form [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-styled-form [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_top_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_top_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-top-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_half_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_half_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-half-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_list_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_list_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-list-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_full_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_full_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-full-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_promotion_popup] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_promotion_popup [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-promotion-popup [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_text_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_text_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-text-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_footer_social_icons] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_footer_social_icons [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-footer-social-icons [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_testimonial] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_testimonial [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-testimonial [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_image_navigation_component] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_image_navigation_component [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-image-navigation-component [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_quotes_subscribe] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_quotes_subscribe [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-quotes-subscribe [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wisdom_category_group] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wisdom_category_group [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wisdom-category-group [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_3_image_course_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_3_image_course_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-3-image-course-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wbt_image_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wbt_image_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wbt-image-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_research_highlights] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_research_highlights [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-research-highlights [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_title_and_image] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_title_and_image [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-title-and-image [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_title_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_title_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-title-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_media_contacts] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_media_contacts [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-media-contacts [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_video_list_video_id] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_video_list_video_id [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-video-list-video-id [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_event_images] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_event_images [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-event-images [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_centers] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_centers [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-centers [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_events] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_events [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-events [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_stats_items] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_stats_items [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-stats-items [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_quotes_slidesho] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_quotes_slidesho [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-quotes-slidesho [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_title_landing_page] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_title_landing_page [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-title-landing-page [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_country_centers] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_country_centers [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-country-centers [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_smr_quotes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_smr_quotes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-smr-quotes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sk_image_title] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sk_image_title [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sk-image-title [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wfc_icons] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wfc_icons [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wfc-icons [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lnk_image_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lnk_image_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lnk-image-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_map_pins] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_map_pins [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-map-pins [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mpa_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mpa_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mpa-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_promoted_articles] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_promoted_articles [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-promoted-articles [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mp_custom_promoted_article] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mp_custom_promoted_article [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mp-custom-promoted-article [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_footer_menu] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_footer_menu [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-footer-menu [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lb_title_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lb_title_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lb-title-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wb_books] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wb_books [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wb-books [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_course_columns] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_course_columns [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-course-columns [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_type_to_landing_pag] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_type_to_landing_pag [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-type-to-landing-pag [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_taxonomy_lp_assoc] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_taxonomy_lp_assoc [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-taxonomy-lp-assoc [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_images] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_images [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-images [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wn_navigation_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wn_navigation_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wn-navigation-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wtc_topics] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wtc_topics [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wtc-topics [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sc_tab_blocks] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sc_tab_blocks [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sc-tab-blocks [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sc_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sc_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sc-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_accordion_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_accordion_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-accordion-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_jump_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_jump_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-jump-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_clean_template_association] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_clean_template_association [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-clean-template-association [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_recur_child] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_recur_child [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-recur-child [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lcc_local_center_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lcc_local_center_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lcc-local-center-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_bhc_form_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_bhc_form_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-bhc-form-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_cbmv_courselistmobile] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_cbmv_courselistmobile [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-cbmv-courselistmobile [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_multi_location_page_associ] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_multi_location_page_associ [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-multi-location-page-associ [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_register_location_config] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_register_location_config [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-register-location-config [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_grouped_courses] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_grouped_courses [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-grouped-courses [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_on_tour_schedule_courses] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_on_tour_schedule_courses [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-on-tour-schedule-courses [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_extra_fee] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_extra_fee [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-extra-fee [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_carouse_standard] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_carouse_standard [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-carouse-standard [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_cards_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_cards_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-cards-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_alternate_image_coll] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_alternate_image_coll [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-alternate-image-coll [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_country_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_country_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-country-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_description] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_description [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-description [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_gallery_1] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_gallery_1 [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-gallery-1 [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_gallery_2] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_gallery_2 [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-gallery-2 [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_type_radio_filter] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_type_radio_filter [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-type-radio-filter [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mutliple_level_filter] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mutliple_level_filter [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mutliple-level-filter [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_cta_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_cta_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-cta-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_event_type_options] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_event_type_options [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-event-type-options [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_banner_charactor_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_banner_charactor_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-banner-charactor-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_fml_menu_columns] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_fml_menu_columns [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-fml-menu-columns [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_news_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_news_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-news-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wp_carousel_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wp_carousel_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wp-carousel-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_carousel_section_city] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_carousel_section_city [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-carousel-section-city [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_service_project] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_service_project [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-service-project [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ac_button_details] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ac_button_details [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ac-button-details [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_reference_testimonials] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_reference_testimonials [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-reference-testimonials [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_special_attration] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_special_attration [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-special-attration [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_content_versions] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_content_versions [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-content-versions [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_initial_screen] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_initial_screen [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-initial-screen [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_smile_meditations] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_smile_meditations [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-smile-meditations [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_reels_items] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_reels_items [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-reels-items [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_upcoming_event_calendar] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_upcoming_event_calendar [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-upcoming-event-calendar [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_past_event] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_past_event [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-past-event [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_follow_up] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_follow_up [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-follow-up [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_alternate_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_alternate_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-alternate-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_react_banner_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_react_banner_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-react-banner-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) ) [static cache] => 1 [field cache] => 1 [load hook] => field_collection_item_load [base table field types] => Array ( [item_id] => serial [revision_id] => int [field_name] => varchar [archived] => int [uuid] => char ) [schema_fields_sql] => Array ( [base table] => Array ( [0] => item_id [1] => revision_id [2] => field_name [3] => archived [4] => uuid ) [revision table] => Array ( [0] => revision_id [1] => item_id [2] => vuuid ) ) [uuid] => 1 [token type] => field_collection_item [apachesolr] => Array ( [indexable] => [status callback] => [document callback] => [reindex callback] => [bundles changed callback] => ) [configuration] => ) [idKey:protected] => item_id [nameKey:protected] => item_id [statusKey:protected] => status [defaultLabel:protected] => [vuuid] => aa8820fe-b278-4fc6-9dcb-080d8f0146d6 [uuid] => c52fd14f-3319-48d0-a175-4ad8b2dbf416 [field_form_reference] => Array ( ) [field_form_style] => Array ( [und] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [value] => default ) ) ) [field_from_header] => Array ( ) [field_header_sticker_text] => Array ( ) [field_form_teaser] => Array ( ) [field_form_image] => Array ( ) [entity_view_prepared] => 1 ) [#items] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [value] => default ) ) [#formatter] => list_default [0] => Array ( [#markup] => Default ) ) [#pre_render] => Array ( [0] => _field_extra_fields_pre_render [1] => field_group_build_pre_render ) [#entity_type] => field_collection_item [#bundle] => field_styled_form [#groups] => Array ( ) [#fieldgroups] => Array ( ) [#group_children] => Array ( ) [#theme] => entity [#entity] => UUIDFieldCollectionItemEntity Object ( [fieldInfo:protected] => [hostEntity:protected] => [hostEntityId:protected] => [hostEntityRevisionId:protected] => [hostEntityType:protected] => [langcode:protected] => und [item_id] => 2146626 [revision_id] => 2256241 [field_name] => field_styled_form [default_revision] => 1 [archived] => 0 [entityType:protected] => field_collection_item [entityInfo:protected] => Array ( [label] => Field collection item [label callback] => entity_class_label [uri callback] => entity_class_uri [entity class] => UUIDFieldCollectionItemEntity [controller class] => EntityAPIController [base table] => field_collection_item [revision table] => field_collection_item_revision [fieldable] => 1 [redirect] => [entity keys] => Array ( [id] => item_id [revision] => revision_id [bundle] => field_name [uuid] => uuid [revision uuid] => vuuid [translations] => translations ) [module] => field_collection [view modes] => Array ( [full] => Array ( [label] => Full content [custom settings] => ) [token] => Array ( [label] => Tokens [custom settings] => ) ) [access callback] => field_collection_item_access [deletion callback] => field_collection_item_delete [metadata controller class] => FieldCollectionItemMetadataController [translation] => Array ( [entity_translation] => Array ( [class] => EntityTranslationFieldCollectionItemHandler [base path] => field-collection/field-accommodation/%field_collection_item [path wildcard] => %field_collection_item [default_scheme] => field_accommodation [path schemes] => Array ( [field_ashram_discover_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ashram-discover-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_gallery_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-gallery-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_banner_collections] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-banner-collections/%field_collection_item ) [field_tab_content] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-tab-content/%field_collection_item ) [field_achivement_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-achivement-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_boxes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-boxes/%field_collection_item ) [field_discover_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-discover-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_sudarshan_kriya_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sudarshan-kriya-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_unity_plus_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-unity-plus-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_articles_header_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-articles-header-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_feedback_form_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-feedback-form-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_social] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-social/%field_collection_item ) [field_price_set] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-price-set/%field_collection_item ) [field_ashram_gallery] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ashram-gallery/%field_collection_item ) [field_styled_form] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-styled-form/%field_collection_item ) [field_top_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-top-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_half_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-half-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_list_boxes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-list-boxes/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_full_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-full-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_promotion_popup] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-promotion-popup/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_text_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-text-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_footer_social_icons] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-footer-social-icons/%field_collection_item ) [field_testimonial] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-testimonial/%field_collection_item ) [field_image_navigation_component] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-image-navigation-component/%field_collection_item ) [field_quotes_subscribe] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-quotes-subscribe/%field_collection_item ) [field_wisdom_category_group] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wisdom-category-group/%field_collection_item ) [field_3_image_course_boxes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-3-image-course-boxes/%field_collection_item ) [field_wbt_image_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wbt-image-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_research_highlights] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-research-highlights/%field_collection_item ) [field_title_and_image] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-title-and-image/%field_collection_item ) [field_title_and_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-title-and-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_media_contacts] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-media-contacts/%field_collection_item ) [field_video_list_video_id] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-video-list-video-id/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_event_images] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-event-images/%field_collection_item ) [field_featured_centers] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-featured-centers/%field_collection_item ) [field_featured_events] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-featured-events/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_stats_items] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-stats-items/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_quotes_slidesho] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-quotes-slidesho/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_title_landing_page] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-title-landing-page/%field_collection_item ) [field_country_centers] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-country-centers/%field_collection_item ) [field_smr_quotes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-smr-quotes/%field_collection_item ) [field_sk_image_title] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sk-image-title/%field_collection_item ) [field_wfc_icons] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wfc-icons/%field_collection_item ) [field_lnk_image_and_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lnk-image-and-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_map_pins] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-map-pins/%field_collection_item ) [field_mpa_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mpa-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_promoted_articles] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-promoted-articles/%field_collection_item ) [field_mp_custom_promoted_article] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mp-custom-promoted-article/%field_collection_item ) [field_footer_menu] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-footer-menu/%field_collection_item ) [field_lb_title_and_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lb-title-and-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_wb_books] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wb-books/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_course_columns] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-course-columns/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_type_to_landing_pag] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-type-to-landing-pag/%field_collection_item ) [field_taxonomy_lp_assoc] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-taxonomy-lp-assoc/%field_collection_item ) [field_featured_images] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-featured-images/%field_collection_item ) [field_wn_navigation_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wn-navigation-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_wtc_topics] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wtc-topics/%field_collection_item ) [field_sc_tab_blocks] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sc-tab-blocks/%field_collection_item ) [field_sc_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sc-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_accordion_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-accordion-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_jump_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-jump-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_clean_template_association] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-clean-template-association/%field_collection_item ) [field_recur_child] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-recur-child/%field_collection_item ) [field_lcc_local_center_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lcc-local-center-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_bhc_form_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-bhc-form-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_cbmv_courselistmobile] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-cbmv-courselistmobile/%field_collection_item ) [field_multi_location_page_associ] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-multi-location-page-associ/%field_collection_item ) [field_register_location_config] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-register-location-config/%field_collection_item ) [field_grouped_courses] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-grouped-courses/%field_collection_item ) [field_on_tour_schedule_courses] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-on-tour-schedule-courses/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_extra_fee] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-extra-fee/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_carouse_standard] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-carouse-standard/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_cards_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-cards-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_alternate_image_coll] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-alternate-image-coll/%field_collection_item ) [field_country_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-country-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_ashram_description] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ashram-description/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_gallery_1] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-gallery-1/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_gallery_2] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-gallery-2/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_type_radio_filter] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-type-radio-filter/%field_collection_item ) [field_mutliple_level_filter] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mutliple-level-filter/%field_collection_item ) [field_cta_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-cta-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_event_type_options] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-event-type-options/%field_collection_item ) [field_banner_charactor_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-banner-charactor-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_fml_menu_columns] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-fml-menu-columns/%field_collection_item ) [field_news_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-news-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_wp_carousel_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wp-carousel-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_carousel_section_city] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-carousel-section-city/%field_collection_item ) [field_service_project] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-service-project/%field_collection_item ) [field_ac_button_details] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ac-button-details/%field_collection_item ) [field_reference_testimonials] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-reference-testimonials/%field_collection_item ) [field_special_attration] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-special-attration/%field_collection_item ) [field_content_versions] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-content-versions/%field_collection_item ) [field_initial_screen] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-initial-screen/%field_collection_item ) [field_smile_meditations] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-smile-meditations/%field_collection_item ) [field_reels_items] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-reels-items/%field_collection_item ) [field_upcoming_event_calendar] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-upcoming-event-calendar/%field_collection_item ) [field_past_event] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-past-event/%field_collection_item ) [field_follow_up] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-follow-up/%field_collection_item ) [field_alternate_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-alternate-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_react_banner_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-react-banner-carousel/%field_collection_item ) ) ) ) [bundles] => Array ( [field_accommodation] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_accommodation [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-accommodation [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_discover_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_discover_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-discover-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_gallery_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_gallery_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-gallery-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_banner_collections] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_banner_collections [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-banner-collections [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_tab_content] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_tab_content [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-tab-content [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_achivement_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_achivement_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-achivement-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_discover_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_discover_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-discover-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sudarshan_kriya_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sudarshan_kriya_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sudarshan-kriya-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_unity_plus_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_unity_plus_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-unity-plus-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_articles_header_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_articles_header_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-articles-header-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_feedback_form_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_feedback_form_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-feedback-form-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_social] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_social [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-social [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_price_set] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_price_set [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-price-set [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_gallery] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_gallery [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-gallery [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_styled_form] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_styled_form [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-styled-form [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_top_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_top_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-top-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_half_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_half_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-half-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_list_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_list_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-list-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_full_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_full_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-full-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_promotion_popup] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_promotion_popup [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-promotion-popup [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_text_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_text_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-text-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_footer_social_icons] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_footer_social_icons [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-footer-social-icons [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_testimonial] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_testimonial [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-testimonial [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_image_navigation_component] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_image_navigation_component [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-image-navigation-component [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_quotes_subscribe] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_quotes_subscribe [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-quotes-subscribe [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wisdom_category_group] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wisdom_category_group [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wisdom-category-group [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_3_image_course_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_3_image_course_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-3-image-course-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wbt_image_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wbt_image_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wbt-image-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_research_highlights] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_research_highlights [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-research-highlights [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_title_and_image] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_title_and_image [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-title-and-image [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_title_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_title_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-title-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_media_contacts] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_media_contacts [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-media-contacts [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_video_list_video_id] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_video_list_video_id [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-video-list-video-id [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_event_images] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_event_images [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-event-images [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_centers] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_centers [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-centers [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_events] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_events [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-events [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_stats_items] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_stats_items [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-stats-items [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_quotes_slidesho] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_quotes_slidesho [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-quotes-slidesho [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_title_landing_page] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_title_landing_page [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-title-landing-page [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_country_centers] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_country_centers [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-country-centers [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_smr_quotes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_smr_quotes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-smr-quotes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sk_image_title] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sk_image_title [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sk-image-title [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wfc_icons] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wfc_icons [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wfc-icons [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lnk_image_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lnk_image_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lnk-image-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_map_pins] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_map_pins [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-map-pins [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mpa_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mpa_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mpa-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_promoted_articles] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_promoted_articles [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-promoted-articles [bundle argument] => 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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

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Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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[field_course_type_to_landing_pag] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-type-to-landing-pag/%field_collection_item ) [field_taxonomy_lp_assoc] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-taxonomy-lp-assoc/%field_collection_item ) [field_featured_images] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-featured-images/%field_collection_item ) [field_wn_navigation_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wn-navigation-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_wtc_topics] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wtc-topics/%field_collection_item ) [field_sc_tab_blocks] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sc-tab-blocks/%field_collection_item ) [field_sc_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sc-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_accordion_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-accordion-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_jump_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-jump-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_clean_template_association] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-clean-template-association/%field_collection_item ) [field_recur_child] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-recur-child/%field_collection_item ) [field_lcc_local_center_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lcc-local-center-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_bhc_form_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-bhc-form-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_cbmv_courselistmobile] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-cbmv-courselistmobile/%field_collection_item ) [field_multi_location_page_associ] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-multi-location-page-associ/%field_collection_item ) [field_register_location_config] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-register-location-config/%field_collection_item ) [field_grouped_courses] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-grouped-courses/%field_collection_item ) [field_on_tour_schedule_courses] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-on-tour-schedule-courses/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_extra_fee] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-extra-fee/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_carouse_standard] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-carouse-standard/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_cards_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-cards-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_alternate_image_coll] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-alternate-image-coll/%field_collection_item ) [field_country_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-country-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_ashram_description] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ashram-description/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_gallery_1] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-gallery-1/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_gallery_2] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-gallery-2/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_type_radio_filter] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-type-radio-filter/%field_collection_item ) [field_mutliple_level_filter] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mutliple-level-filter/%field_collection_item ) [field_cta_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-cta-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_event_type_options] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-event-type-options/%field_collection_item ) [field_banner_charactor_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-banner-charactor-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_fml_menu_columns] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-fml-menu-columns/%field_collection_item ) [field_news_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-news-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_wp_carousel_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wp-carousel-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_carousel_section_city] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-carousel-section-city/%field_collection_item ) [field_service_project] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-service-project/%field_collection_item ) [field_ac_button_details] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ac-button-details/%field_collection_item ) [field_reference_testimonials] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-reference-testimonials/%field_collection_item ) [field_special_attration] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-special-attration/%field_collection_item ) [field_content_versions] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-content-versions/%field_collection_item ) [field_initial_screen] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-initial-screen/%field_collection_item ) [field_smile_meditations] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-smile-meditations/%field_collection_item ) [field_reels_items] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-reels-items/%field_collection_item ) [field_upcoming_event_calendar] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-upcoming-event-calendar/%field_collection_item ) [field_past_event] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-past-event/%field_collection_item ) [field_follow_up] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-follow-up/%field_collection_item ) [field_alternate_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-alternate-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_react_banner_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-react-banner-carousel/%field_collection_item ) ) ) ) [bundles] => Array ( [field_accommodation] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_accommodation [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-accommodation [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_discover_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_discover_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-discover-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_gallery_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_gallery_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-gallery-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_banner_collections] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_banner_collections [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-banner-collections [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_tab_content] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_tab_content [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-tab-content [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_achivement_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_achivement_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-achivement-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_discover_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_discover_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-discover-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sudarshan_kriya_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sudarshan_kriya_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sudarshan-kriya-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_unity_plus_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_unity_plus_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-unity-plus-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_articles_header_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_articles_header_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-articles-header-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_feedback_form_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_feedback_form_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-feedback-form-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_social] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_social [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-social [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_price_set] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_price_set [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-price-set [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_gallery] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_gallery [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-gallery [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_styled_form] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_styled_form [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-styled-form [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_top_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_top_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-top-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_half_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_half_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-half-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_list_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_list_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-list-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_full_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_full_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-full-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_promotion_popup] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_promotion_popup [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-promotion-popup [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_text_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_text_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-text-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_footer_social_icons] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_footer_social_icons [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-footer-social-icons [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_testimonial] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_testimonial [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-testimonial [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_image_navigation_component] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_image_navigation_component [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-image-navigation-component [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_quotes_subscribe] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_quotes_subscribe [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-quotes-subscribe [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wisdom_category_group] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wisdom_category_group [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wisdom-category-group [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_3_image_course_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_3_image_course_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-3-image-course-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wbt_image_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wbt_image_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wbt-image-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_research_highlights] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_research_highlights [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-research-highlights [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_title_and_image] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_title_and_image [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-title-and-image [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_title_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_title_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-title-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_media_contacts] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_media_contacts [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-media-contacts [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_video_list_video_id] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_video_list_video_id [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-video-list-video-id [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_event_images] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_event_images [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-event-images [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_centers] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_centers [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-centers [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_events] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_events [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-events [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_stats_items] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_stats_items [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-stats-items [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_quotes_slidesho] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_quotes_slidesho [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-quotes-slidesho [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_title_landing_page] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_title_landing_page [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-title-landing-page [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_country_centers] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_country_centers [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-country-centers [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_smr_quotes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_smr_quotes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-smr-quotes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sk_image_title] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sk_image_title [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sk-image-title [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wfc_icons] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wfc_icons [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wfc-icons [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lnk_image_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lnk_image_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lnk-image-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_map_pins] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_map_pins [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-map-pins [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mpa_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mpa_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mpa-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_promoted_articles] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_promoted_articles [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-promoted-articles [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mp_custom_promoted_article] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mp_custom_promoted_article [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mp-custom-promoted-article [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_footer_menu] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_footer_menu [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-footer-menu [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lb_title_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lb_title_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lb-title-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wb_books] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wb_books [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wb-books [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_course_columns] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_course_columns [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-course-columns [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_type_to_landing_pag] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_type_to_landing_pag [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-type-to-landing-pag [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_taxonomy_lp_assoc] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_taxonomy_lp_assoc [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-taxonomy-lp-assoc [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_images] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_images [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-images [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wn_navigation_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wn_navigation_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wn-navigation-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wtc_topics] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wtc_topics [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wtc-topics [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sc_tab_blocks] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sc_tab_blocks [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sc-tab-blocks [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sc_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sc_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sc-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_accordion_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_accordion_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-accordion-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_jump_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_jump_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-jump-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_clean_template_association] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_clean_template_association [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-clean-template-association [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_recur_child] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_recur_child [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-recur-child [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lcc_local_center_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lcc_local_center_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lcc-local-center-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_bhc_form_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_bhc_form_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-bhc-form-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_cbmv_courselistmobile] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_cbmv_courselistmobile [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-cbmv-courselistmobile [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_multi_location_page_associ] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_multi_location_page_associ [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-multi-location-page-associ [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_register_location_config] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_register_location_config [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-register-location-config [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_grouped_courses] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_grouped_courses [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-grouped-courses [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_on_tour_schedule_courses] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_on_tour_schedule_courses [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-on-tour-schedule-courses [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_extra_fee] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_extra_fee [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-extra-fee [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_carouse_standard] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_carouse_standard [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-carouse-standard [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_cards_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_cards_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-cards-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_alternate_image_coll] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_alternate_image_coll [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-alternate-image-coll [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_country_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_country_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-country-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_description] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_description [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-description [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_gallery_1] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_gallery_1 [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-gallery-1 [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_gallery_2] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_gallery_2 [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-gallery-2 [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_type_radio_filter] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_type_radio_filter [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-type-radio-filter [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mutliple_level_filter] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mutliple_level_filter [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mutliple-level-filter [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_cta_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_cta_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-cta-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_event_type_options] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_event_type_options [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-event-type-options [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_banner_charactor_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_banner_charactor_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-banner-charactor-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_fml_menu_columns] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_fml_menu_columns [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-fml-menu-columns [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_news_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_news_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-news-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wp_carousel_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wp_carousel_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wp-carousel-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_carousel_section_city] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_carousel_section_city [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-carousel-section-city [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_service_project] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_service_project [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-service-project [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ac_button_details] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ac_button_details [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ac-button-details [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_reference_testimonials] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_reference_testimonials [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-reference-testimonials [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_special_attration] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_special_attration [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-special-attration [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_content_versions] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_content_versions [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-content-versions [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_initial_screen] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_initial_screen [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-initial-screen [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_smile_meditations] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_smile_meditations [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-smile-meditations [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_reels_items] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_reels_items [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-reels-items [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_upcoming_event_calendar] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_upcoming_event_calendar [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-upcoming-event-calendar [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_past_event] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_past_event [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-past-event [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_follow_up] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_follow_up [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-follow-up [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_alternate_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_alternate_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-alternate-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_react_banner_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_react_banner_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-react-banner-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) ) [static cache] => 1 [field cache] => 1 [load hook] => field_collection_item_load [base table field types] => Array ( [item_id] => serial [revision_id] => int [field_name] => varchar [archived] => int [uuid] => char ) [schema_fields_sql] => Array ( [base table] => Array ( [0] => item_id [1] => revision_id [2] => field_name [3] => archived [4] => uuid ) [revision table] => Array ( [0] => revision_id [1] => item_id [2] => vuuid ) ) [uuid] => 1 [token type] => field_collection_item [apachesolr] => Array ( [indexable] => [status callback] => [document callback] => [reindex callback] => [bundles changed callback] => ) [configuration] => ) [idKey:protected] => item_id [nameKey:protected] => item_id [statusKey:protected] => status [defaultLabel:protected] => [vuuid] => aa8820fe-b278-4fc6-9dcb-080d8f0146d6 [uuid] => c52fd14f-3319-48d0-a175-4ad8b2dbf416 [field_form_reference] => Array ( ) [field_form_style] => Array ( [und] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [value] => default ) ) ) [field_from_header] => Array ( ) [field_header_sticker_text] => Array ( ) [field_form_teaser] => Array ( ) [field_form_image] => Array ( ) [entity_view_prepared] => 1 ) [#items] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [value] => default ) ) [#formatter] => list_default [0] => Array ( [#markup] => Default ) ) [#pre_render] => Array ( [0] => _field_extra_fields_pre_render [1] => field_group_build_pre_render ) [#entity_type] => field_collection_item [#bundle] => field_styled_form [#groups] => Array ( ) [#fieldgroups] => Array ( ) [#group_children] => Array ( ) [#theme] => entity [#entity] => UUIDFieldCollectionItemEntity Object ( [fieldInfo:protected] => [hostEntity:protected] => [hostEntityId:protected] => [hostEntityRevisionId:protected] => [hostEntityType:protected] => [langcode:protected] => und [item_id] => 2146626 [revision_id] => 2256241 [field_name] => field_styled_form [default_revision] => 1 [archived] => 0 [entityType:protected] => field_collection_item [entityInfo:protected] => Array ( [label] => Field collection item [label callback] => entity_class_label [uri callback] => entity_class_uri [entity class] => UUIDFieldCollectionItemEntity [controller class] => EntityAPIController [base table] => field_collection_item [revision table] => field_collection_item_revision [fieldable] => 1 [redirect] => [entity keys] => Array ( [id] => item_id [revision] => revision_id [bundle] => field_name [uuid] => uuid [revision uuid] => vuuid [translations] => translations ) [module] => field_collection [view modes] => Array ( [full] => Array ( [label] => Full content [custom settings] => ) [token] => Array ( [label] => Tokens [custom settings] => ) ) [access callback] => field_collection_item_access [deletion callback] => field_collection_item_delete [metadata controller class] => FieldCollectionItemMetadataController [translation] => Array ( [entity_translation] => Array ( [class] => EntityTranslationFieldCollectionItemHandler [base path] => field-collection/field-accommodation/%field_collection_item [path wildcard] => %field_collection_item [default_scheme] => field_accommodation [path schemes] => Array ( [field_ashram_discover_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ashram-discover-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_gallery_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-gallery-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_banner_collections] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-banner-collections/%field_collection_item ) [field_tab_content] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-tab-content/%field_collection_item ) [field_achivement_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-achivement-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_boxes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-boxes/%field_collection_item ) [field_discover_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-discover-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_sudarshan_kriya_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sudarshan-kriya-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_unity_plus_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-unity-plus-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_articles_header_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-articles-header-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_feedback_form_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-feedback-form-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_social] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-social/%field_collection_item ) [field_price_set] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-price-set/%field_collection_item ) [field_ashram_gallery] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ashram-gallery/%field_collection_item ) [field_styled_form] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-styled-form/%field_collection_item ) [field_top_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-top-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_half_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-half-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_list_boxes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-list-boxes/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_full_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-full-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_promotion_popup] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-promotion-popup/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_text_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-text-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_footer_social_icons] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-footer-social-icons/%field_collection_item ) [field_testimonial] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-testimonial/%field_collection_item ) [field_image_navigation_component] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-image-navigation-component/%field_collection_item ) [field_quotes_subscribe] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-quotes-subscribe/%field_collection_item ) [field_wisdom_category_group] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wisdom-category-group/%field_collection_item ) [field_3_image_course_boxes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-3-image-course-boxes/%field_collection_item ) [field_wbt_image_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wbt-image-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_research_highlights] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-research-highlights/%field_collection_item ) [field_title_and_image] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-title-and-image/%field_collection_item ) [field_title_and_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-title-and-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_media_contacts] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-media-contacts/%field_collection_item ) [field_video_list_video_id] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-video-list-video-id/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_event_images] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-event-images/%field_collection_item ) [field_featured_centers] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-featured-centers/%field_collection_item ) [field_featured_events] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-featured-events/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_stats_items] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-stats-items/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_quotes_slidesho] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-quotes-slidesho/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_title_landing_page] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-title-landing-page/%field_collection_item ) [field_country_centers] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-country-centers/%field_collection_item ) [field_smr_quotes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-smr-quotes/%field_collection_item ) [field_sk_image_title] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sk-image-title/%field_collection_item ) [field_wfc_icons] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wfc-icons/%field_collection_item ) [field_lnk_image_and_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lnk-image-and-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_map_pins] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-map-pins/%field_collection_item ) [field_mpa_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mpa-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_promoted_articles] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-promoted-articles/%field_collection_item ) [field_mp_custom_promoted_article] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mp-custom-promoted-article/%field_collection_item ) [field_footer_menu] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-footer-menu/%field_collection_item ) [field_lb_title_and_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lb-title-and-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_wb_books] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wb-books/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_course_columns] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-course-columns/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_type_to_landing_pag] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-type-to-landing-pag/%field_collection_item ) [field_taxonomy_lp_assoc] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-taxonomy-lp-assoc/%field_collection_item ) [field_featured_images] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-featured-images/%field_collection_item ) [field_wn_navigation_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wn-navigation-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_wtc_topics] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wtc-topics/%field_collection_item ) [field_sc_tab_blocks] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sc-tab-blocks/%field_collection_item ) [field_sc_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sc-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_accordion_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-accordion-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_jump_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-jump-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_clean_template_association] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-clean-template-association/%field_collection_item ) [field_recur_child] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-recur-child/%field_collection_item ) [field_lcc_local_center_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lcc-local-center-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_bhc_form_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-bhc-form-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_cbmv_courselistmobile] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-cbmv-courselistmobile/%field_collection_item ) [field_multi_location_page_associ] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-multi-location-page-associ/%field_collection_item ) [field_register_location_config] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-register-location-config/%field_collection_item ) [field_grouped_courses] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-grouped-courses/%field_collection_item ) [field_on_tour_schedule_courses] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-on-tour-schedule-courses/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_extra_fee] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-extra-fee/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_carouse_standard] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-carouse-standard/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_cards_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-cards-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_alternate_image_coll] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-alternate-image-coll/%field_collection_item ) [field_country_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-country-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_ashram_description] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ashram-description/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_gallery_1] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-gallery-1/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_gallery_2] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-gallery-2/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_type_radio_filter] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-type-radio-filter/%field_collection_item ) [field_mutliple_level_filter] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mutliple-level-filter/%field_collection_item ) [field_cta_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-cta-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_event_type_options] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-event-type-options/%field_collection_item ) [field_banner_charactor_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-banner-charactor-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_fml_menu_columns] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-fml-menu-columns/%field_collection_item ) [field_news_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-news-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_wp_carousel_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wp-carousel-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_carousel_section_city] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-carousel-section-city/%field_collection_item ) [field_service_project] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-service-project/%field_collection_item ) [field_ac_button_details] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ac-button-details/%field_collection_item ) [field_reference_testimonials] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-reference-testimonials/%field_collection_item ) [field_special_attration] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-special-attration/%field_collection_item ) [field_content_versions] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-content-versions/%field_collection_item ) [field_initial_screen] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-initial-screen/%field_collection_item ) [field_smile_meditations] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-smile-meditations/%field_collection_item ) [field_reels_items] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-reels-items/%field_collection_item ) [field_upcoming_event_calendar] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-upcoming-event-calendar/%field_collection_item ) [field_past_event] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-past-event/%field_collection_item ) [field_follow_up] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-follow-up/%field_collection_item ) [field_alternate_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-alternate-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_react_banner_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-react-banner-carousel/%field_collection_item ) ) ) ) [bundles] => Array ( [field_accommodation] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_accommodation [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-accommodation [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_discover_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_discover_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-discover-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_gallery_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_gallery_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-gallery-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_banner_collections] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_banner_collections [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-banner-collections [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_tab_content] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_tab_content [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-tab-content [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_achivement_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_achivement_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-achivement-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_discover_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_discover_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-discover-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sudarshan_kriya_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sudarshan_kriya_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sudarshan-kriya-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_unity_plus_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_unity_plus_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-unity-plus-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_articles_header_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_articles_header_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-articles-header-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_feedback_form_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_feedback_form_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-feedback-form-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_social] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_social [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-social [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_price_set] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_price_set [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-price-set [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_gallery] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_gallery [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-gallery [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_styled_form] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_styled_form [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-styled-form [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_top_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_top_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-top-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_half_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_half_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-half-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_list_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_list_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-list-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_full_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_full_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-full-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_promotion_popup] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_promotion_popup [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-promotion-popup [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_text_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_text_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-text-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_footer_social_icons] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_footer_social_icons [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-footer-social-icons [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_testimonial] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_testimonial [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-testimonial [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_image_navigation_component] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_image_navigation_component [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-image-navigation-component [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_quotes_subscribe] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_quotes_subscribe [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-quotes-subscribe [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wisdom_category_group] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wisdom_category_group [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wisdom-category-group [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_3_image_course_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_3_image_course_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-3-image-course-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wbt_image_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wbt_image_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wbt-image-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_research_highlights] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_research_highlights [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-research-highlights [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_title_and_image] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_title_and_image [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-title-and-image [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_title_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_title_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-title-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_media_contacts] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_media_contacts [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-media-contacts [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_video_list_video_id] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_video_list_video_id [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-video-list-video-id [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_event_images] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_event_images [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-event-images [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_centers] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_centers [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-centers [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_events] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_events [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-events [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_stats_items] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_stats_items [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-stats-items [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_quotes_slidesho] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_quotes_slidesho [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-quotes-slidesho [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_title_landing_page] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_title_landing_page [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-title-landing-page [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_country_centers] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_country_centers [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-country-centers [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_smr_quotes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_smr_quotes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-smr-quotes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sk_image_title] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sk_image_title [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sk-image-title [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wfc_icons] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wfc_icons [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wfc-icons [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lnk_image_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lnk_image_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lnk-image-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_map_pins] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_map_pins [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-map-pins [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mpa_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mpa_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mpa-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_promoted_articles] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_promoted_articles [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-promoted-articles [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mp_custom_promoted_article] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mp_custom_promoted_article [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mp-custom-promoted-article [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_footer_menu] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_footer_menu [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-footer-menu [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lb_title_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lb_title_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lb-title-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wb_books] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wb_books [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wb-books [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_course_columns] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_course_columns [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-course-columns [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_type_to_landing_pag] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_type_to_landing_pag [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-type-to-landing-pag [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_taxonomy_lp_assoc] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_taxonomy_lp_assoc [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-taxonomy-lp-assoc [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_images] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_images [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-images [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wn_navigation_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection 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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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field-collection/field-initial-screen/%field_collection_item ) [field_smile_meditations] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-smile-meditations/%field_collection_item ) [field_reels_items] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-reels-items/%field_collection_item ) [field_upcoming_event_calendar] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-upcoming-event-calendar/%field_collection_item ) [field_past_event] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-past-event/%field_collection_item ) [field_follow_up] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-follow-up/%field_collection_item ) [field_alternate_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-alternate-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_react_banner_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-react-banner-carousel/%field_collection_item ) ) ) ) [bundles] => Array ( [field_accommodation] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_accommodation [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-accommodation [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_discover_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_discover_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-discover-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_gallery_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_gallery_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-gallery-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_banner_collections] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_banner_collections [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-banner-collections [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_tab_content] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_tab_content [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-tab-content [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_achivement_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_achivement_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-achivement-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_discover_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_discover_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-discover-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sudarshan_kriya_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sudarshan_kriya_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sudarshan-kriya-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_unity_plus_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_unity_plus_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-unity-plus-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_articles_header_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_articles_header_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-articles-header-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_feedback_form_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_feedback_form_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-feedback-form-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_social] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_social [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-social [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_price_set] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_price_set [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-price-set [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_gallery] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_gallery [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-gallery [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_styled_form] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_styled_form [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-styled-form [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_top_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_top_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-top-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_half_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_half_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-half-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_list_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_list_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-list-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_full_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_full_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-full-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_promotion_popup] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_promotion_popup [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-promotion-popup [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_text_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_text_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-text-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_footer_social_icons] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_footer_social_icons [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-footer-social-icons [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_testimonial] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_testimonial [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-testimonial [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_image_navigation_component] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_image_navigation_component [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-image-navigation-component [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_quotes_subscribe] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_quotes_subscribe [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-quotes-subscribe [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wisdom_category_group] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wisdom_category_group [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wisdom-category-group [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_3_image_course_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_3_image_course_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-3-image-course-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wbt_image_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wbt_image_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wbt-image-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_research_highlights] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_research_highlights [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-research-highlights [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_title_and_image] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_title_and_image [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-title-and-image [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_title_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_title_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-title-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_media_contacts] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_media_contacts [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-media-contacts [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_video_list_video_id] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_video_list_video_id [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-video-list-video-id [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_event_images] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_event_images [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-event-images [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_centers] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_centers [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-centers [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_events] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_events [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-events [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_stats_items] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_stats_items [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-stats-items [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_quotes_slidesho] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_quotes_slidesho [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-quotes-slidesho [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_title_landing_page] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_title_landing_page [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-title-landing-page [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_country_centers] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_country_centers [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-country-centers [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_smr_quotes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_smr_quotes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-smr-quotes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sk_image_title] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sk_image_title [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sk-image-title [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wfc_icons] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wfc_icons [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wfc-icons [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lnk_image_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lnk_image_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lnk-image-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_map_pins] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_map_pins [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-map-pins [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mpa_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mpa_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mpa-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_promoted_articles] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_promoted_articles [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-promoted-articles [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mp_custom_promoted_article] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mp_custom_promoted_article [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mp-custom-promoted-article [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_footer_menu] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_footer_menu [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-footer-menu [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lb_title_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lb_title_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lb-title-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wb_books] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wb_books [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wb-books [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_course_columns] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_course_columns [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-course-columns [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_type_to_landing_pag] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_type_to_landing_pag [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-type-to-landing-pag [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_taxonomy_lp_assoc] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_taxonomy_lp_assoc [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-taxonomy-lp-assoc [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_images] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_images [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-images [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wn_navigation_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wn_navigation_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wn-navigation-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wtc_topics] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wtc_topics [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wtc-topics [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sc_tab_blocks] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sc_tab_blocks [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sc-tab-blocks [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sc_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sc_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sc-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_accordion_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_accordion_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-accordion-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_jump_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_jump_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-jump-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_clean_template_association] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_clean_template_association [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-clean-template-association [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_recur_child] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_recur_child [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-recur-child [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lcc_local_center_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lcc_local_center_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lcc-local-center-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_bhc_form_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_bhc_form_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-bhc-form-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_cbmv_courselistmobile] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_cbmv_courselistmobile [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-cbmv-courselistmobile [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_multi_location_page_associ] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_multi_location_page_associ [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-multi-location-page-associ [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_register_location_config] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_register_location_config [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-register-location-config [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_grouped_courses] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_grouped_courses [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-grouped-courses [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_on_tour_schedule_courses] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_on_tour_schedule_courses [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-on-tour-schedule-courses [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_extra_fee] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_extra_fee [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-extra-fee [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_carouse_standard] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_carouse_standard [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-carouse-standard [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_cards_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_cards_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-cards-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_alternate_image_coll] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_alternate_image_coll [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-alternate-image-coll [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_country_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_country_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-country-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_description] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_description [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-description [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_gallery_1] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_gallery_1 [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-gallery-1 [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_gallery_2] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_gallery_2 [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-gallery-2 [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_type_radio_filter] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_type_radio_filter [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-type-radio-filter [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mutliple_level_filter] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mutliple_level_filter [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mutliple-level-filter [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_cta_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_cta_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-cta-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_event_type_options] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_event_type_options [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-event-type-options [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_banner_charactor_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_banner_charactor_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-banner-charactor-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_fml_menu_columns] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_fml_menu_columns [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-fml-menu-columns [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_news_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_news_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-news-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wp_carousel_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wp_carousel_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wp-carousel-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_carousel_section_city] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_carousel_section_city [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-carousel-section-city [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_service_project] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_service_project [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-service-project [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ac_button_details] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ac_button_details [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ac-button-details [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_reference_testimonials] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_reference_testimonials [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-reference-testimonials [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_special_attration] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_special_attration [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-special-attration [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_content_versions] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_content_versions [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-content-versions [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_initial_screen] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_initial_screen [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-initial-screen [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_smile_meditations] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_smile_meditations [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-smile-meditations [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_reels_items] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_reels_items [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-reels-items [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_upcoming_event_calendar] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_upcoming_event_calendar [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-upcoming-event-calendar [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_past_event] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_past_event [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-past-event [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_follow_up] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_follow_up [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-follow-up [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_alternate_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_alternate_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-alternate-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_react_banner_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_react_banner_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-react-banner-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) ) [static cache] => 1 [field cache] => 1 [load hook] => field_collection_item_load [base table field types] => Array ( [item_id] => serial [revision_id] => int [field_name] => varchar [archived] => int [uuid] => char ) [schema_fields_sql] => Array ( [base table] => Array ( [0] => item_id [1] => revision_id [2] => field_name [3] => archived [4] => uuid ) [revision table] => Array ( [0] => revision_id [1] => item_id [2] => vuuid ) ) [uuid] => 1 [token type] => field_collection_item [apachesolr] => Array ( [indexable] => [status callback] => [document callback] => [reindex callback] => [bundles changed callback] => ) [configuration] => ) [idKey:protected] => item_id [nameKey:protected] => item_id [statusKey:protected] => status [defaultLabel:protected] => [vuuid] => aa8820fe-b278-4fc6-9dcb-080d8f0146d6 [uuid] => c52fd14f-3319-48d0-a175-4ad8b2dbf416 [field_form_reference] => Array ( ) [field_form_style] => Array ( [und] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [value] => default ) ) ) [field_from_header] => Array ( ) [field_header_sticker_text] => Array ( ) [field_form_teaser] => Array ( ) [field_form_image] => Array ( ) [entity_view_prepared] => 1 ) [#items] => Array ( [0] => Array ( [value] => default ) ) [#formatter] => list_default [0] => Array ( [#markup] => Default ) ) [#pre_render] => Array ( [0] => _field_extra_fields_pre_render [1] => field_group_build_pre_render ) [#entity_type] => field_collection_item [#bundle] => field_styled_form [#groups] => Array ( ) [#fieldgroups] => Array ( ) [#group_children] => Array ( ) [#theme] => entity [#entity] => UUIDFieldCollectionItemEntity Object ( [fieldInfo:protected] => [hostEntity:protected] => [hostEntityId:protected] => [hostEntityRevisionId:protected] => [hostEntityType:protected] => [langcode:protected] => und [item_id] => 2146626 [revision_id] => 2256241 [field_name] => field_styled_form [default_revision] => 1 [archived] => 0 [entityType:protected] => field_collection_item [entityInfo:protected] => Array ( [label] => Field collection item [label callback] => entity_class_label [uri callback] => entity_class_uri [entity class] => UUIDFieldCollectionItemEntity [controller class] => EntityAPIController [base table] => field_collection_item [revision table] => field_collection_item_revision [fieldable] => 1 [redirect] => [entity keys] => Array ( [id] => item_id [revision] => revision_id [bundle] => field_name [uuid] => uuid [revision uuid] => vuuid [translations] => translations ) [module] => field_collection [view modes] => Array ( [full] => Array ( [label] => Full content [custom settings] => ) [token] => Array ( [label] => Tokens [custom settings] => ) ) [access callback] => field_collection_item_access [deletion callback] => field_collection_item_delete [metadata controller class] => FieldCollectionItemMetadataController [translation] => Array ( [entity_translation] => Array ( [class] => EntityTranslationFieldCollectionItemHandler [base path] => field-collection/field-accommodation/%field_collection_item [path wildcard] => %field_collection_item [default_scheme] => field_accommodation [path schemes] => Array ( [field_ashram_discover_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ashram-discover-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_gallery_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-gallery-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_banner_collections] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-banner-collections/%field_collection_item ) [field_tab_content] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-tab-content/%field_collection_item ) [field_achivement_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-achivement-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_boxes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-boxes/%field_collection_item ) [field_discover_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-discover-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_sudarshan_kriya_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sudarshan-kriya-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_unity_plus_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-unity-plus-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_articles_header_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-articles-header-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_feedback_form_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-feedback-form-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_social] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-social/%field_collection_item ) [field_price_set] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-price-set/%field_collection_item ) [field_ashram_gallery] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ashram-gallery/%field_collection_item ) [field_styled_form] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-styled-form/%field_collection_item ) [field_top_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-top-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_half_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-half-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_list_boxes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-list-boxes/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_full_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-full-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_promotion_popup] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-promotion-popup/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_text_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-text-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_footer_social_icons] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-footer-social-icons/%field_collection_item ) [field_testimonial] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-testimonial/%field_collection_item ) [field_image_navigation_component] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-image-navigation-component/%field_collection_item ) [field_quotes_subscribe] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-quotes-subscribe/%field_collection_item ) [field_wisdom_category_group] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wisdom-category-group/%field_collection_item ) [field_3_image_course_boxes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-3-image-course-boxes/%field_collection_item ) [field_wbt_image_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wbt-image-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_research_highlights] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-research-highlights/%field_collection_item ) [field_title_and_image] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-title-and-image/%field_collection_item ) [field_title_and_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-title-and-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_media_contacts] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-media-contacts/%field_collection_item ) [field_video_list_video_id] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-video-list-video-id/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_event_images] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-event-images/%field_collection_item ) [field_featured_centers] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-featured-centers/%field_collection_item ) [field_featured_events] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-featured-events/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_stats_items] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-stats-items/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_quotes_slidesho] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-quotes-slidesho/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_title_landing_page] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-title-landing-page/%field_collection_item ) [field_country_centers] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-country-centers/%field_collection_item ) [field_smr_quotes] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-smr-quotes/%field_collection_item ) [field_sk_image_title] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sk-image-title/%field_collection_item ) [field_wfc_icons] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wfc-icons/%field_collection_item ) [field_lnk_image_and_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lnk-image-and-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_map_pins] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-map-pins/%field_collection_item ) [field_mpa_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mpa-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_promoted_articles] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-promoted-articles/%field_collection_item ) [field_mp_custom_promoted_article] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mp-custom-promoted-article/%field_collection_item ) [field_footer_menu] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-footer-menu/%field_collection_item ) [field_lb_title_and_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lb-title-and-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_wb_books] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wb-books/%field_collection_item ) [field_lp_course_columns] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lp-course-columns/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_type_to_landing_pag] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-type-to-landing-pag/%field_collection_item ) [field_taxonomy_lp_assoc] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-taxonomy-lp-assoc/%field_collection_item ) [field_featured_images] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-featured-images/%field_collection_item ) [field_wn_navigation_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wn-navigation-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_wtc_topics] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wtc-topics/%field_collection_item ) [field_sc_tab_blocks] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sc-tab-blocks/%field_collection_item ) [field_sc_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-sc-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_accordion_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-accordion-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_jump_tabs] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-jump-tabs/%field_collection_item ) [field_clean_template_association] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-clean-template-association/%field_collection_item ) [field_recur_child] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-recur-child/%field_collection_item ) [field_lcc_local_center_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-lcc-local-center-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_bhc_form_link] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-bhc-form-link/%field_collection_item ) [field_cbmv_courselistmobile] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-cbmv-courselistmobile/%field_collection_item ) [field_multi_location_page_associ] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-multi-location-page-associ/%field_collection_item ) [field_register_location_config] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-register-location-config/%field_collection_item ) [field_grouped_courses] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-grouped-courses/%field_collection_item ) [field_on_tour_schedule_courses] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-on-tour-schedule-courses/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_extra_fee] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-extra-fee/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_carouse_standard] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-carouse-standard/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_cards_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-cards-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_alternate_image_coll] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-alternate-image-coll/%field_collection_item ) [field_country_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-country-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_ashram_description] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ashram-description/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_gallery_1] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-gallery-1/%field_collection_item ) [field_center_gallery_2] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-center-gallery-2/%field_collection_item ) [field_course_type_radio_filter] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-course-type-radio-filter/%field_collection_item ) [field_mutliple_level_filter] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-mutliple-level-filter/%field_collection_item ) [field_cta_collection] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-cta-collection/%field_collection_item ) [field_event_type_options] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-event-type-options/%field_collection_item ) [field_banner_charactor_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-banner-charactor-carousel/%field_collection_item ) [field_fml_menu_columns] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-fml-menu-columns/%field_collection_item ) [field_news_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-news-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_wp_carousel_section] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-wp-carousel-section/%field_collection_item ) [field_carousel_section_city] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-carousel-section-city/%field_collection_item ) [field_service_project] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-service-project/%field_collection_item ) [field_ac_button_details] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-ac-button-details/%field_collection_item ) [field_reference_testimonials] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-reference-testimonials/%field_collection_item ) [field_special_attration] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-special-attration/%field_collection_item ) [field_content_versions] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-content-versions/%field_collection_item ) [field_initial_screen] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-initial-screen/%field_collection_item ) [field_smile_meditations] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-smile-meditations/%field_collection_item ) [field_reels_items] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-reels-items/%field_collection_item ) [field_upcoming_event_calendar] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-upcoming-event-calendar/%field_collection_item ) [field_past_event] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-past-event/%field_collection_item ) [field_follow_up] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-follow-up/%field_collection_item ) [field_alternate_links] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-alternate-links/%field_collection_item ) [field_react_banner_carousel] => Array ( [base path] => field-collection/field-react-banner-carousel/%field_collection_item ) ) ) ) [bundles] => Array ( [field_accommodation] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_accommodation [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-accommodation [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_discover_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_discover_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-discover-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_gallery_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_gallery_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-gallery-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_banner_collections] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_banner_collections [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-banner-collections [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_tab_content] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_tab_content [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-tab-content [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_achivement_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_achivement_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-achivement-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_discover_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_discover_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-discover-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sudarshan_kriya_section] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sudarshan_kriya_section [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sudarshan-kriya-section [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_unity_plus_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_unity_plus_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-unity-plus-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_articles_header_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_articles_header_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-articles-header-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_feedback_form_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_feedback_form_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-feedback-form-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_social] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_social [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-social [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_price_set] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_price_set [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-price-set [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_ashram_gallery] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_ashram_gallery [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-ashram-gallery [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_styled_form] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_styled_form [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-styled-form [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_top_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_top_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-top-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_half_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_half_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-half-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_list_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_list_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-list-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_full_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_full_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-full-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_promotion_popup] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_promotion_popup [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-promotion-popup [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_text_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_text_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-text-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_footer_social_icons] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_footer_social_icons [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-footer-social-icons [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_testimonial] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_testimonial [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-testimonial [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_image_navigation_component] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_image_navigation_component [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-image-navigation-component [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_quotes_subscribe] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_quotes_subscribe [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-quotes-subscribe [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wisdom_category_group] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wisdom_category_group [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wisdom-category-group [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_3_image_course_boxes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_3_image_course_boxes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-3-image-course-boxes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wbt_image_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wbt_image_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wbt-image-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_research_highlights] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_research_highlights [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-research-highlights [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_title_and_image] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_title_and_image [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-title-and-image [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_title_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_title_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-title-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_media_contacts] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_media_contacts [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-media-contacts [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_video_list_video_id] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_video_list_video_id [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-video-list-video-id [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_event_images] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_event_images [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-event-images [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_centers] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_centers [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-centers [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_events] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_events [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-events [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_stats_items] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_stats_items [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-stats-items [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_quotes_slidesho] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_quotes_slidesho [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-quotes-slidesho [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_title_landing_page] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_title_landing_page [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-title-landing-page [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_country_centers] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_country_centers [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-country-centers [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_smr_quotes] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_smr_quotes [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-smr-quotes [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sk_image_title] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sk_image_title [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sk-image-title [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wfc_icons] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wfc_icons [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wfc-icons [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lnk_image_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lnk_image_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lnk-image-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_map_pins] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_map_pins [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-map-pins [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mpa_collection] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mpa_collection [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mpa-collection [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_promoted_articles] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_promoted_articles [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-promoted-articles [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_mp_custom_promoted_article] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_mp_custom_promoted_article [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-mp-custom-promoted-article [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_footer_menu] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_footer_menu [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-footer-menu [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lb_title_and_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lb_title_and_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lb-title-and-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wb_books] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wb_books [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wb-books [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lp_course_columns] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lp_course_columns [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lp-course-columns [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_type_to_landing_pag] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_type_to_landing_pag [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-type-to-landing-pag [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_taxonomy_lp_assoc] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_taxonomy_lp_assoc [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-taxonomy-lp-assoc [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_featured_images] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_featured_images [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-featured-images [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wn_navigation_links] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wn_navigation_links [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wn-navigation-links [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_wtc_topics] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_wtc_topics [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-wtc-topics [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sc_tab_blocks] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sc_tab_blocks [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sc-tab-blocks [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_sc_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_sc_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-sc-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_accordion_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_accordion_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-accordion-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_jump_tabs] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_jump_tabs [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-jump-tabs [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_clean_template_association] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_clean_template_association [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-clean-template-association [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_recur_child] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_recur_child [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-recur-child [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_lcc_local_center_carousel] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_lcc_local_center_carousel [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-lcc-local-center-carousel [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_bhc_form_link] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_bhc_form_link [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-bhc-form-link [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_cbmv_courselistmobile] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_cbmv_courselistmobile [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-cbmv-courselistmobile [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_multi_location_page_associ] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_multi_location_page_associ [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-multi-location-page-associ [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_register_location_config] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_register_location_config [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-register-location-config [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_grouped_courses] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_grouped_courses [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-grouped-courses [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_on_tour_schedule_courses] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_on_tour_schedule_courses [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-on-tour-schedule-courses [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_extra_fee] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_course_extra_fee [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-course-extra-fee [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_center_carouse_standard] => Array ( [label] => Field collection field_center_carouse_standard [admin] => Array ( [path] => admin/structure/field-collections/%field_collection_field_name [real path] => admin/structure/field-collections/field-center-carouse-standard [bundle argument] => 3 [access arguments] => Array ( [0] => administer field collections ) ) ) [field_course_cards_collection] => 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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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Technology of Tantras | The Art of Living
Navaratri

Technology of Tantras

By Bhanumathi Narasimhan

Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the space of the Self. Tantras make use of these yantras and mantras with a specific purpose to heal or create harmony at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This is the real purpose. However tantra has been understood as a negative term. This is what happens when one tries to use the techniques with a selfish or harmful intention. It requires a mature intellect and pure heart to wield these techniques in their full capacity for the benefit of humanity.

The study of tantras is like an applied science for the mind. It is a higher psychology which involves moving through the body to the higher Self. It helps till the ego level. Only mantras can transcend the ego level to the level of the Self. Because we are in the body, we need to take care of the body. Tantras can cleanse the body and mind of any vikaras or distortions. When used for general well-being, it has curative effects for psychiatric ailments, fear psychosis and so on. One can exercise power on the mind through the tantras.

Applying Tantra Technology

Tantra is a research field. Real tantric scholars are few. It is like holding a PhD. A doctorate is not awarded for individual benefit. There is value in it only when the study is beneficial for humanity. It is the same with tantras. In fact, if it used with a narrow-minded motive, there are side-effects. Any seeming benefits are also short-lived. A child cannot attempt a PhD. Similarly, if one attempts the tantras without being qualified and without the proper guidance and expertise, it can instead create illusions in the mind which in Sanskrit is referred to as Yogamaya. Further, failure in the attempts can lead to depression. Even among the mature beings, not all need to do PhD. The path of tantras has to be treaded very carefully. It is bound by cause & effect and the laws of karma. In research, learning happens to a great extent through trial & error. Even in this process, if any harm comes to anyone, the research scholar will reap the consequences.

Why are Tantras kept a Secret?

Tantras give access to the ancestors. They enable travel in time, both forward and backward. If the tantras are available in the hands of an immature or selfish person, using it for short-term benefits, it can take a destructive nature. That is why it was guarded as a secret. In this creation, it is difficult to categorize anyone as a good or bad person. Transformation is continuous. That is why the gurus would study the disciples and only the eligible student is given this field of knowledge.

The Guru knows when our intellect is mature and heart is pure. The Guru knows when we are ready to receive this knowledge such that it can be of use to the society. Only a lit candle can light another. That is why it is important that we receive this knowledge from the Master. Otherwise, we can find many yantras and mantras and their tantras in the books and even on the Internet but it may not help us in any way. Instead it could be harmful if not used correctly.

This skill involves a fine balance between intelligence and innocence. Without innocence, intelligence can cross over and become manipulative. It is like balancing on a razor's edge. Tantras are like double-edged swords. You can remove the tumor with it but if you are not careful, you can hurt the limb. In the hands of a child, it is not of much use. Instead it can be dangerous. But in the hands of a surgeon, it is life-saving. The knife in itself has no value. Following any extreme can be harmful to oneself and to others. That is why the supervision of the guru is essential. The guru teaches you to be skillful in action. He guides you to be intelligent without losing your innocence. He shows you how to follow the middle path.

(The writer is the sister of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and is the director of Women & Child Welfare Programs, The Art of Living.)

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