10. Bhavana and the Power of Imagination

12/10/2025 14 min Temporada 1 Episodio 10

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Imagination is not mere fantasy—it's a bridge to the divine. In this episode, Giovanni explores the essential role of bhavana, the cultivated feeling or mood, in mantra practice. He explains how imagination animates the mantra, establishes the presence of the deity, and brings your spiritual practice to life.You'll learn:The subtle difference between bhava and bhavanaWhy imagination is not opposed to truth in the tantric pathHow to visualize the deity in a way that actually creates a real connectionExamples of powerful bhavanas to try: mantra in every cell, light between hearts, vibrating as the deity, and moreHow to use bhavana to deepen focus and connect your prana with the deity'sThis episode turns a common weakness in practice—repetition without feeling—into a strength, by giving you the inner tools to charge your mantra with power and love.🎧 Learn more at ⁠ShaktaTantra.com⁠