Ancient Flame in a Digital World
In the quiet of the cremation ground, the Tantrik chants his mantras to the crackle of fire. Meanwhile, somewhere across the world, a smartphone glows in someone’s hand as they scroll past aesthetic reels tagged #Kundalini #TantraAwakening.
Two worlds—one ancient, one algorithmic—colliding.
In this strange new era, social media has become the new cremation ground: a place where identities burn, egos flare, and illusions are constructed and destroyed. But can the sacred sciences of Tantra and the silent power of a real Tantrik survive this hyper-curated world? Or worse—are they becoming entertainment?
Let us explore the complex dance between Tantra, the Tantrik, and Social Media.
I. The Rise of “Insta-Tantra”
On Instagram and YouTube, Tantra is often portrayed as
- A sensual massage technique,
- A New Age self-love ritual,
- A couple’s therapy tool involving breathwork and eye gazing.
What’s missing?
Almost everything.
True Tantra is not comfort—it is confrontation.
It is not “feel good”; it is “burn what holds you back.”
Today, many “Tantrik influencers” sell packages and wear malas without lineage, initiation (Dīkṣā), or mastery of mantra. The Panchamakara is interpreted as lifestyle choices.
The Sādhikā becomes an aesthetic model.
The Tantrik becomes a brand.
II. The Real Tantrik and Social Media
Let us be clear:
A true Tantrik does not seek validation through likes, followers, or digital fame.
He may use social media, but not be used by it.
He knows that real power is invisible, and the deeper you go, the less you can (or should) show.
What sets a true Tantrik apart online?
- He shares knowledge, not seduction.
- He speaks in symbols, not clickbait.
- He respects lineage and speaks with reverence.
- He awakens—not entertains.
III. What Social Media Gets Wrong About Tantra
| Myth on social media | Reality of Tantra |
| Tantra is about pleasure and sexuality | It’s about liberation, not indulgence. |
| Anyone can be a Tantrik overnight | It takes years of sādhana, initiation, and shadow work. |
| Tantra is for couples or lovers | It is for the individual soul’s union with the Divine. |
| Maithuna is the goal | Maithuna is one tool—and not necessary for all. |
| Tantrik is an edgy lifestyle | A Tantrik is a disciplined, fearless seeker. |
IV. How Social Media Can Support Real Tantra
Despite its flaws, social media can be a tool if used wisely.
Here’s how a genuine practitioner can use it:
- Educate: Share mantras, history, and sacred texts (Tantras, Agamas, and Upanishads).
- Demystify: Break myths, and explain symbols like the 5 Ms, Kundalini, or the Sri Yantra.
- Inspire: Document the inner journey, not the outer display.
- Protect Sacredness: Call out commodification while preserving dignity.
V. The Tantrik’s View of Social Media
To the Tantrik, everything is a tool—including the digital world.
Just as he uses:
- Fire to transform offerings,
- Ashes to remind of mortality,
- Wine to dissolve ego,
He can use social media as a mirror:
To reveal the collective unconscious, to disturb illusions, or to reach the lost souls silently seeking something real.
But he knows the trap: Ego wrapped in spirituality is more dangerous than ignorance.
VI. Final Thoughts: Choose the Sacred, Not the Shallow
As seekers, we must learn to discern the sacred from the show.
Ask yourself:
- Does this content bring me closer to truth or deeper into fantasy?
- Is this teacher empowering me or making me dependent?
- Am I seeking knowledge—or a dopamine rush?
Let us honor Tantra not by filtering it, but by facing it—raw, mysterious, and transformative.
“The Tantrik does not post to be seen—he posts to seed. He is not viral; he is vital. Between reels and reality, he chooses truth—even when no one is watching.” — Acharya Sailyajit
