What if your fears, worries, and struggles were nothing more than a trick of the mind? What if there was a way to shatter these illusions? To see life as it truly is?
For centuries, a secret science of the mind has been hidden in plain sight. An ancient knowledge so powerful that it can completely transform your life. It can awaken your consciousness and free you from everything that holds you back.
This is Vigyan Bhairav Tantra—not just a book, but a manual for human awakening. A collection of 112 forgotten techniques designed to rewire your brain. To dissolve fear. To unlock a state of pure awareness.
These are not rituals. Not religious dogma. This is raw, scientific, mind-altering knowledge.
Modern neuroscience confirms what this text has known for thousands of years. Your breath, your senses, your thoughts—they are the gateways to rewiring your mind. They help you break free from suffering. They lead you to a state of enlightenment.
These techniques can be practiced anywhere, by anyone. No need to escape to a monastery. Your daily life becomes your laboratory of transformation.
Imagine waking up one day and realizing that everything that ever troubled you was just a shadow. An illusion created by your mind. Imagine stepping beyond it.
This is what Vigyan Bhairav Tantra offers. A way to break the cycle. To master your mind. To awaken to a reality beyond fear, beyond confusion—beyond limits.
Are you ready to unlock the truth? To destroy every illusion and see life as it really is?
Then let’s begin. One by one, the 112 secret techniques that can set you free.
1. Breath Awareness (Pranayama)
Focus on the breath, noticing the pause between the inhale and exhale. This gap is the doorway to silence and stillness. By resting in this pause, you can connect with the essence of your being.
2. Perception of Space
Imagine that you are a point of awareness in a vast space. Feel yourself merging with the endless, boundless space around you, letting go of all limitations.
3. Focus on the Center of the Eyebrows
Concentrate your awareness at the point between your eyebrows, known as the third eye. This method leads to deep inner insight and helps to awaken higher consciousness.
4. Awareness of the Heart
Place your focus on the heart center, not just emotionally but as a source of pure consciousness. This practice nurtures love and the experience of universal connection.
5. Awareness of the Sound
Listen to the sound of your breath, heartbeat, or any external sounds. Let the sound fill your awareness until you merge with it, experiencing the oneness of sound and silence.
6. Witnessing the Thought Process
Observe your thoughts as they come and go without interference. Watch the flow of thoughts without judgment, which helps you realize the space between thoughts, the true nature of consciousness.
7. Awareness of Body Movements
Be aware of every movement in your body, whether it’s subtle or noticeable. This practice helps you connect deeply with your physical body and its energy.
8. The Point of Touch
Focus on the sensation of touch, whether it’s the feeling of your skin or the sensation of an object. This enhances sensory awareness and brings you into the present moment.
9. Sense of ‘I Am’
Focus on the feeling of “I am” without any thoughts or labels. This sense of existence is the gateway to pure awareness and connects you to the core of your being.
10. Witnessing Sensory Perceptions
Observe the world around you with complete attention, noticing colors, shapes, and sounds as they arise. By being fully present in sensory experiences, you begin to transcend them.
11. Merging with Your Surroundings
Feel yourself dissolving into the environment around you. This method helps you experience the unity between yourself and the universe, transcending the idea of separation.
12. Focus on the Fire Element
Visualize a small flame or candle, then feel the heat of the fire within yourself. This method cultivates warmth, energy, and purification of the mind and body.
13. Awareness of Emotions
Watch your emotions as they arise, without reacting or getting lost in them. This method teaches emotional awareness and helps you remain grounded, even in challenging situations.
14. Gazing into the Void
Gaze into an empty space or a dark void without focusing on anything specific. This opens the mind to the infinite, helping you transcend mental limitations and experience pure awareness.
15. Awareness of the Soundless Sound
Focus on the sound that exists beyond ordinary perception, often referred to as the sound of silence or the inner sound. This practice leads to a state of deep meditation and stillness, allowing you to experience the truth beyond words.
16. The Sun and Moon Meditation
Visualize the sun and moon within your being, with the sun in your heart and the moon in your mind. This practice harmonizes the active and passive energies within you, bringing balance, peace, and spiritual clarity.
17. Gazing at the Flame
Focus on a small flame, like that of a candle, and keep your attention fixed on it. This simple yet powerful practice helps calm the mind, improve concentration, and purify your thoughts by immersing yourself in the steady presence of the light.
18. Awareness of Space Around You
Shift your focus to the space around you—feel the vastness and openness that exists beyond your body. This practice brings a profound sense of connection with the infinite universe, helping you experience oneness with everything in your environment.
19. Witnessing the Taste
Become fully aware of the experience of taste. Whether you’re eating or drinking, focus entirely on the sensation of taste. This method helps deepen sensory awareness and trains the mind to stay present in each moment.
20. The Sound of the Universe
Listen to the natural sounds around you, whether they are distant noises or the sounds of nature. This practice helps you transcend the mind’s chatter and immerse yourself in the eternal, universal sound, bringing a sense of peace and connectedness.
21. Witnessing the Form
Observe any object or form without judgment. This method helps you realize that all forms are manifestations of the same universal energy. By contemplating forms without attachment, you transcend the illusion of separation.
22. Awareness of the Inner Void
Focus on the inner void or emptiness within you. This method invites you to experience the space that exists beyond thought and emotion, revealing your true nature as pure consciousness.
23. The Breath and Sound Together
Synchronize your breath with an external sound, such as a chant or mantra. By aligning your breath with sound, this method deepens concentration and creates a harmonious flow of energy, bringing you closer to your true self.
24. Visualization of the Lotus Flower
Visualize a lotus flower opening within your body, starting from your heart center. This method symbolizes the unfolding of consciousness and spiritual awakening, helping you connect with your inner purity and wisdom.
25. Awareness of the Entire Body
Bring your attention to every part of your body, noticing the sensations, energy, and awareness in each area. This method helps you become fully grounded in your physical existence and aware of the energy flowing through your body.
26. Observation of the Inner Light
Focus on the inner light within you, which may appear as a gentle glow or a brilliant radiance. This practice helps you connect with your inner divinity and experience the light of your true nature, which transcends all mental and physical limitations.
27. Awareness of the Space Between Thoughts
Observe the pauses or gaps between your thoughts. This practice helps you discover the space of stillness where pure awareness exists, allowing you to transcend the constant stream of thoughts and access higher states of consciousness.
28. Contemplation on Death
Meditate on the concept of death and the impermanence of life. By contemplating death, you can dissolve fear, attachments, and illusions, realizing the eternal nature of your true self beyond physical existence.
29. Perception of the Element of Earth
Focus on the sensation of the earth beneath you, whether you’re standing, sitting, or lying down. This method connects you to the grounding energy of the earth, helping you feel rooted and stable in your being.
30. The Sound of the Heartbeat
Pay attention to the sound of your heartbeat. Let it become the focal point of your awareness. This method helps you tune into the rhythm of your own life force, bringing peace, relaxation, and a deep sense of connection to your own vitality.
31. Awareness of the Breath's Movement
Focus on the movement of the breath as it enters and leaves your body. Notice the sensation of the air touching the nostrils and traveling through the body. This practice helps you become fully present in the moment, calming the mind and grounding your awareness.
32. Perception of the Inner Fire
Visualize an inner fire or flame within your body. This practice cultivates energy, passion, and purification. By focusing on the fire within, you can ignite spiritual transformation and awaken your inner power.
33. Awareness of the Space Between Objects
Observe the space between objects around you. This practice shifts your attention to the unseen, allowing you to connect with the underlying energy that connects all things, fostering a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of life.
34. Witnessing the Sound of the Breath
Pay attention to the sound created by your breath, whether it’s deep or shallow. By focusing on the breath's sound, you can enter a state of deeper meditation and experience the sacredness of your own life force.
35. Awareness of the Energy Flow
Focus on the flow of energy through your body. Imagine the energy traveling through your channels, nourishing and energizing every part of you. This method helps you become aware of your body’s subtle energy system and enhances vitality.
36. The Light of the Soul
Visualize a radiant light within you, symbolizing your soul. See this light growing brighter and expanding outward. This practice connects you with your higher self and the divine essence that resides within.
37. Consciousness of the External World
Expand your awareness to the world outside of you. Become aware of the colors, sounds, smells, and sensations of the environment. This method helps you realize the unity between your inner self and the external world, leading to deeper peace.
38. Witnessing the Stillness of the Mind
Focus on the space of stillness that exists between your thoughts. By observing this stillness, you transcend mental distractions and connect to the silence within, where true awareness resides.
39. Awareness of the Emptiness Within
Turn your attention to the emptiness within you, the space where thoughts, emotions, and desires arise. By focusing on this emptiness, you experience your true nature as pure awareness, free from all limitations.
40. Perception of the Cosmic Dance
Visualize the dance of the universe, where all creation moves in harmony. Imagine yourself as part of this cosmic dance, aligning yourself with the rhythms of the universe. This practice helps you connect with the flow of life and experience oneness with all existence.
41. The Stillness Between Two Thoughts
Focus on the moment of stillness that exists between two thoughts. This practice allows you to rest in the space between mental activity, where pure consciousness resides, free from the noise of thoughts.
42. The Awareness of the Infinite
Meditate on the concept of infinity, allowing yourself to feel the boundless nature of the universe. This practice helps you transcend the limitations of time and space and connect with the limitless potential of existence.
43. Visualizing the Lotus Blossom
Visualize a lotus flower blooming within your heart or mind. Each petal represents an unfolding layer of consciousness. As the lotus opens, it symbolizes the awakening of your spiritual awareness and inner wisdom.
44. Observing the Pulse of the Heart
Focus on the pulse of your heart. This method helps you become aware of your own life force and connects you to the rhythm of existence, helping you experience the interconnectedness of all beings.
45. Contemplation on the Element of Water
Focus on the fluidity of water within your body, imagining it flowing freely through your veins and channels. This practice brings a sense of ease, flexibility, and emotional balance, aligning your body and mind with the natural flow of life.
46. Awareness of the Void Between Words
Focus on the silence that exists between words. This practice helps you transcend verbal communication and connect with the deeper layers of meaning that reside in the silence between thoughts and speech.
47. The Meditation on the Unchanging
Focus on the unchanging aspect of your nature—your consciousness. Recognize that while thoughts, emotions, and experiences change, your true self remains constant. This practice leads to a profound realization of your eternal, unchanging essence.
48. Awareness of the Inner Sound
Focus on the sound that originates from within, such as the sound of your heartbeat or the subtle inner sound. By becoming aware of this sound, you connect to the life force that sustains you and deepen your awareness of your inner world.
49. The Point of Stillness
Focus on a specific point in your body, such as the crown of the head or the heart center. This practice helps you create a feeling of stillness and presence within your body, aligning your mind and body with a single point of focus.
50. Awareness of the Flow of Thoughts
Observe the continuous flow of thoughts in your mind. Notice how they arise and pass away, like clouds in the sky. This practice helps you develop the ability to detach from your thoughts and recognize that you are the observer, not the thinker.
51. Contemplation on the Divine
Focus on the concept or image of the divine, whether through a specific deity, symbol, or concept of universal consciousness. This method connects you with the divine presence, helping you experience the sacredness of all existence.
52. Awareness of the Sensations in the Body
Become aware of all the sensations in your body, from the smallest tingles to the larger feelings of tension or relaxation. By observing these sensations, you ground yourself in the present moment and connect with the subtle energies of the body.
53. Perception of the Movement of the Body
Observe the subtle movements within your body, even the smallest shifts. This practice helps you deepen your connection to your physical being, enhancing body awareness and increasing your mindfulness in everyday actions.
54. Witnessing the Rhythm of the Universe
Focus on the natural rhythms of life, such as the cycles of the seasons, the phases of the moon, or your own breathing. This practice connects you to the flow of the universe, allowing you to align your energy with the cosmic cycles of time.
55. The Light of the Heart
Visualize the light of your heart expanding outwards, filling your body and radiating into the world around you. This method connects you with the divine love within, helping you experience compassion, clarity, and peace.
56. Awareness of the Stillness of the Body
Focus on the stillness of your body, particularly when sitting or lying in a relaxed state. This practice helps you transcend physical movement and tune into the deeper stillness that resides in the body, bringing a sense of inner peace.
57. Focus on the End of the Breath
Pay attention to the moment when your breath ends, just before it is about to begin again. This brief pause is a moment of pure stillness and awareness, where you can experience a deep sense of connection to the present moment.
58. Contemplation of the Void
Contemplate the void—an empty space that exists both within and around you. This practice helps you experience the vastness and emptiness that exist at the core of all things, allowing you to connect with the universal space of infinite possibility.
59. Awareness of the Light Above
Focus on the light above your head, at the crown of your being. This light represents the highest state of consciousness, guiding you toward enlightenment and spiritual awakening. This practice connects you to your higher self and the universal energy that permeates all things.
60. The Meditation of the Infinite Energy
Visualize an infinite flow of energy moving through you, filling your body and mind. This practice allows you to connect with the limitless energy of the universe, rejuvenating your spirit and allowing you to experience boundless creativity and vitality.
61. Awareness of the Cosmic Intelligence
Focus on the intelligence that permeates the universe. This method helps you connect with the vast, all-knowing wisdom of the cosmos. By doing so, you tap into an unlimited source of knowledge, clarity, and guidance.
62. Perception of the Pulsation of Life
Observe the pulsating rhythm of life, both within your body and in the universe. This practice attunes you to the natural cycles of existence, deepening your sense of connection with all living things and the cosmic flow of energy.
63. Awareness of the Fire Element
Consciously connect with the fire element within your body, which represents transformation and purification. By meditating on this element, you clear away negative energies and create space for spiritual growth and renewal.
64. Witnessing the Body’s Movements
Focus on the smallest movements of your body, including your heartbeat, muscle contractions, and the flow of energy. By doing this, you develop heightened sensitivity to your body’s energy, fostering both physical awareness and spiritual awakening.
65. Awareness of the Movement of Thoughts
Observe the movement of your thoughts, without becoming attached to them. This method allows you to detach from the constant flow of mental activity, enabling you to witness thoughts as they arise and dissolve, bringing stillness to the mind.
66. Focus on the Central Point of the Body
Focus on the central point of your body, often referred to as the energy center or spine. By concentrating on this focal point, you activate your body’s core energy, aligning yourself with the powerful current of life.
67. Awareness of the Space Within the Heart
Focus on the space within your heart center. This practice helps you connect deeply with your emotional and spiritual essence, bringing peace and clarity to your inner world.
68. Gazing at the Sky
Gaze at the sky, letting your awareness expand into its vastness. This practice opens you up to the infinite potential of the universe, helping you experience freedom and transcend the limitations of the ego.
69. Witnessing the Silence Between Words
Pay attention to the silence that occurs between words when speaking or listening. By focusing on these pauses, you access a space of stillness and profound awareness, allowing you to connect with the essence of communication beyond language.
70. Contemplation of the Principle of Creation
Contemplate the principle of creation—the force that brings life into existence. This method connects you with the creative power of the universe, helping you align with your own potential for manifestation and transformation.
71. Focusing on the Darkness
Focus on the darkness or void that surrounds you. This practice helps you experience the mystery of the unknown and connect with the limitless potential of the unconscious mind, where all things arise.
72. Awareness of the Space Around You
Expand your awareness to the space that surrounds you. Feel the vastness and openness beyond your body. This practice allows you to transcend physical boundaries and connect with the infinite, all-encompassing space of the universe.
73. Meditation on the Void
Meditate on the concept of the void—the empty space from which all creation emerges. By focusing on the void, you access the primordial state of existence, where time, space, and form do not exist.
74. Witnessing the Movement of the Mind
Focus on the movement of your thoughts, emotions, and mental patterns. Observe how they arise and pass away without getting involved with them. This practice helps you detach from the mind and connect with your true essence.
75. Perception of the Inner Sound of Om
Listen to the sound of "Om" within you, the sacred sound that resonates at the deepest level of consciousness. This sound symbolizes the ultimate reality and by meditating on it, you align yourself with the divine presence and eternal truth.
76. Meditation on the Form of the Divine
Visualize the form of the divine, whether as a deity, symbol, or energy. This practice helps you connect with the divine presence and deepen your sense of devotion, love, and connection with the universe.
77. Awareness of the Space Between the Heartbeats
Focus on the space between each heartbeat. This moment of stillness is the doorway to transcending time and space, where you can connect with the eternal present and experience the essence of pure consciousness.
78. Contemplation of the Space Between Thoughts
Focus on the pause between thoughts, the silent gap where true awareness resides. This method helps you transcend mental chatter and enter into the stillness of pure consciousness, where you can access higher states of awareness.
79. Awareness of the Light Within
Visualize a radiant light shining within you, filling every part of your being with its glow. This light represents your higher self and connection to the divine, helping you experience spiritual enlightenment and clarity.
80. Awareness of the Center of the Universe
Meditate on the center of the universe, where all creation originates. This practice connects you with the fundamental energy that gives birth to everything in existence, aligning you with the source of life.
81. Gazing at the Moon
Gaze at the moon, allowing its calming energy to fill your consciousness. This practice connects you with the feminine energy, intuition, and emotional depth, helping you achieve inner peace and emotional balance.
82. Contemplation of the Illusion of Time
Reflect on the illusion of time and the impermanence of all things. By contemplating time’s fleeting nature, you realize the eternal presence that transcends time and enter into a deeper awareness of your true nature.
83. Awareness of the Subtle Breath
Focus on the subtle, almost imperceptible movements of your breath. This practice helps you connect with the subtle energy within your body, allowing you to experience deeper levels of awareness and spiritual awakening.
84. Perception of the Infinite
Meditate on the concept of infinity, experiencing the boundless nature of existence. This method helps you transcend limitations and connect with the limitless potential of the universe, expanding your consciousness beyond all boundaries.
85. Awareness of the Life Force
Focus on the life force within you—the prana or vital energy. By meditating on the flow of life force, you enhance your vitality, health, and spiritual awakening, connecting deeply with the source of life.
86. Visualization of the Sacred Geometry
Visualize sacred geometric patterns, such as the flower of life or the mandala. This practice helps you connect with the underlying order and harmony of the universe, promoting spiritual growth and inner peace.
87. Focus on the Crown of the Head
Direct your awareness to the crown of your head, where the energy of divine consciousness flows into the body. This practice helps you connect with higher states of awareness and opens the channel for spiritual enlightenment.
88. Contemplation of the Cosmic Creation
Meditate on the entire process of cosmic creation—from the inception of the universe to its expansion. This practice helps you gain insight into the nature of existence and connects you to the divine intelligence behind all creation.
89. Perception of the Body as Energy
Visualize your body as pure energy, free from physical form. This practice helps you detach from the material world and connect with the energy that sustains and creates all things, enabling you to transcend the physical limitations of the body.
90. Awareness of the One Consciousness
Focus on the awareness that pervades all things—the single, unified consciousness that connects every individual to the whole of existence. This method helps you realize your oneness with the universe, dissolving the illusion of separation.
91. Contemplation of the Breath's Source
Meditate on the source of your breath, the origin from which the breath arises. This practice helps you connect with the root of your life force, deepening your awareness of the present moment and the essence of life.
92. Visualization of the Divine Light
Visualize a brilliant, divine light surrounding you and infusing your being. This light represents the divine presence within and around you, guiding you toward spiritual awakening and higher consciousness.
93. Awareness of the Flow of Energy
Focus on the flow of energy throughout your body, from head to toe. This method helps you connect with your body’s energetic field, enhancing vitality, healing, and spiritual growth.
94. Awareness of the Silence Within the Mind
Focus on the silence that exists within the mind, beyond thoughts and distractions. This practice helps you enter into a space of pure awareness, where you can experience the timeless, formless nature of consciousness.
95. Witnessing the Thoughtless State
Become aware of moments when thoughts cease to exist, and you are in a state of thoughtlessness. This method leads to profound inner stillness and helps you connect with the pure state of consciousness that exists beyond thought.
96. Awareness of the Flow of Time
Contemplate the flow of time, noticing how it moves from the past to the future. This practice helps you transcend time’s limitations and experience the eternal present, where all time is united in the now.
97. Awareness of the Sacred Sound
Focus on the sacred sound of "Om" or any mantra of your choosing. By aligning yourself with this divine sound, you tap into the cosmic vibration that connects all creation, fostering a deep sense of spiritual connection.
98. Awareness of the Totality of Existence
Meditate on the entirety of existence—the seen and unseen, the known and unknown. This practice helps you realize the interconnectedness of all things, expanding your awareness to encompass the totality of life.
99. Perception of the Heart's Stillness
Focus on the stillness of the heart center. This method allows you to connect with your inner essence, the pure consciousness that resides within the heart, fostering peace and spiritual awareness.
100. Awareness of the Divine Play
Contemplate the play of the divine in the universe. Recognize that all creation is a divine expression of cosmic intelligence, and you are a part of this grand, unfolding drama. This practice helps you embrace the impermanence of life with joy and acceptance.
101. Contemplation of the Universal Energy
Meditate on the universal energy that pervades all existence. By connecting with this energy, you experience the unity of life and align yourself with the powerful force that governs all creation.
102. Witnessing the Dance of the Divine
Visualize the divine dance of creation, where all beings and forces are in constant movement and rhythm. This practice helps you see the divine presence in every action, leading to spiritual liberation.
103. Awareness of the Space Between the Breath
Focus on the space between each breath, the pause where stillness exists. This practice helps you transcend the flow of the breath and enter into a state of pure consciousness, where time and space no longer exist.
104. Visualization of the Divine Form
Visualize the form of your chosen deity or divine symbol. By contemplating the divine form, you connect with the higher consciousness and experience divine love, grace, and protection.
105. Perception of the Cosmic Heartbeat
Become aware of the cosmic heartbeat—the pulse of the universe. This practice helps you synchronize with the rhythms of the cosmos and experience the divine energy that flows through all living beings.
106. Contemplation of the Divine Feminine
Focus on the energy of the divine feminine, representing nurturing, intuition, and creation. By meditating on this aspect of the divine, you connect with the nourishing and creative forces of the universe.
107. Awareness of the Sacred Space
Meditate on the sacred space around you, recognizing it as a reflection of the divine. This practice helps you create an environment of peace and sanctity within, fostering deep inner transformation.
108. Perception of the Eternal
Focus on the eternal, unchanging aspect of existence. By contemplating the eternal, you dissolve the illusion of time and space, connecting with the timeless nature of consciousness.
109. Meditation on the Stillness of the Body
Focus on the stillness of your body. This practice helps you experience the deep stillness that exists beyond the body’s movements, leading to profound inner peace and alignment with your true essence.
110. Awareness of the All-Pervading Energy
Meditate on the energy that pervades all things. This practice connects you with the omnipresent energy of the universe, helping you realize that all creation is made of the same divine energy.
111. Witnessing the Source of All Creation
Focus on the source from which all creation originates. This practice helps you connect with the primordial energy, recognizing that all things come from the same source and are interconnected in the web of life.
112. The Final Moment of Awareness
The final method is to experience the moment of absolute awareness—beyond thought, form, and time. This practice leads to the ultimate realization of your true nature as pure consciousness, free from all illusions and limitations.
In conclusion, Vigyan Bhairav Tantra offers 112 methods to awaken your inner consciousness. Each practice helps you connect with the divine in everyday life. By following these methods, you go beyond the ordinary and discover your true essence.
In a world full of distractions, these practices bring you back to stillness and help you see the sacred in everything. They guide you toward spiritual transformation and a deeper connection with the universe.
These 112 methods are more than just practices—they are a path to awakening, helping you experience the divine within. Through them, you realize the truth of who you really are.
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