TARA self-study Course

Source: Wikipedia

In this self-study course, we will delve deep into the adoration and vidyā (wisdom) of Tārā, the second Mahāvidyā (Great Wisdom). Utilizing the Tārā yantra as a reference point, we will explore the history, iconography, practice, and higher understanding of this great goddess. Importantly, this course will provide the basis for meeting Tārā in our day-to-day mundane life.

This course will include downloadable yantra diagrams that the participant can color as a sādhanā.

***Please note that there will be no initiation or transmission of the Tārā mantra, which should be received from the guru via a one-on-one relationship. ***

Pre-requisites for this course include:

1. A reading of Shakti Rising by Kavitha Chinnaiyan (New Harbinger Publications, 2017),

PLUS

2. Either the Shakti Rising Course or the Kālī Mahāvidyā Self-Study Course.
Both these courses are available at 50% off upon enrollment in the Tārā Course (no retrograde discounts, please)

Course Logistics:

Cost: $150

Cost (for Matangi Navaratra 2024 only): $75 

(Scholarships are available on an as-needed basis. Please apply here.)

NO REFUNDS PLEASE.

Testimonials

This course is intense, it’s like a wrecking ball hitting the thick wall of my belief system. It has not destroyed it but irremediable cracks have been made through which I could catch a glimmer of the light of liberation.

Kavitha’s teachings are presented from her wisdom and practice ,in a VERY ACCESSIBLE clear understandable loving way, and applicable to daily life. I am grateful and want to continue to study here at The Svatantra Institute.

This course by far has best resonated with me. It had a lot of scientific and logical details which I could connect very easily.

It has helped me to cultivate a moment-to-moment awareness of how I am creating karma and pravritti. By understanding the practical appearance of the concepts in my life, I feel encouraged that I now KNOW what I can do about it; it feels empowering rather than feeling like a “victim of circumstances”. The importance of single-pointedness in practice is another important quality that I am going to work on.

I had several “light bulb” moments of what it is to evolve and move towards the core.

Clear understanding of what I need to do next in my practice; direct pointing brought out new layers of understanding; 5 elements meditation and contemplation was very powerful.

Provided a clearer understanding of the darshana, allowing for contemplation and clarification of “What do I really want?” Provided practical exercises for engaging with the everyday experience of life and asking the right self inquiry questions.

This course has helped me to cultivate moment-to-moment awareness of how I am creating karma and pravṛtti. By understanding the practical appearance of the concepts in my life, I feel encouraged that I now KNOW what I can do about it; it feels empowering rather than feeling like a “victim of circumstances”. The importance of single-pointedness in practice is another important quality that I am going to work on.

I have learnt how karma is continually created and how with awareness this can be changed; how everything consists of the 5 elements. I also learnt the significance of energy and its conservation by discipline, of mantra, yantra and tantra. And….so much more, thank you.

With this course I had several “light bulb” moments regarding what it is to evolve and move towards the core; to totally surrender, to be humble and honestly “What do I know”? Not much!.

I received a clear understanding of what I need to do next in my practice; direct pointing brought out new layers of understanding; 5 elements meditation and contemplation was very powerful.

This course inspired me to want to read the Devī Bhāgavatam purāṇa, which I own but haven’t read it yet and to learn more about the Mahāvidyās.

The 5 Elements teaching was a gift of lifetimes – how freeing and how simplifying.

The continued deepening into the darśana was incredibly helpful and I could have listened to Kavitha speak on it for lifetimes with utmost joy!

This course has invited me to go back to the basics with a beginner’s mind and refocus on my discipline. Deep bow and gratitude for the reality check that all the learning in the world cannot substitute for daily practice

Kavitha’s teachings are presented from her wisdom and practice, in a VERY ACCESSIBLE clear understandable loving way, and applicable to daily life. I am grateful and want to continue to study here at The Svatantra Institute.

It feels like now my life and practice will be more integrated.

This course is by far the one that has best resonated with me. It had a lot of scientific and logical details which I could connect to very easily.

This course has helped me to dive deeper in my exploration of self; to go deeper and expand my awareness. This is a lifelong journey and having the tools, understanding and guidance are crucial elements for this path. I am so grateful for the opportunities that these classes offer. I feel very fortunate to have found Kavitha as she challenges you to be accountable and really look into yourself!!

A huge impact! Each of Kavitha’s courses feels like it’s a missing piece of the puzzle I’ve been searching for. I am gaining an increasingly deeper understanding of how to make sense of my life and the practices/methods taught are invaluable tools to implement in my life and practice.

The voice of Kavitha stirs up a lot in me. Her courses make me experience each day much more consciously. Contemplation becomes a habit. I found the lesson about karma very enlightening as I can apply this immediately.

I love Ma Tārā and I am grateful that Kavitha decided to do a course devoted to her. Kavitha’s perspectives as a long time practitioner are invaluable. This course has deepened my practice and improved my life in practical ways

I found the introduction to tantra to be interesting and engaging and have received some new insights and perspectives.

I have gained a much more clear idea about yantras and the pre-philosophy of Ayurveda.

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