Contents: Part. I: 1. The Vedic culture. 2. The science of Tantra. 3. Definitions of Tantra. 4. Misinterpretation through the ages. 5. Consciousness and energy. 6. Tantric literature. 7. Integration between the Vedas and Tantra. 8. The sacred trilogy. 9. Tantra as a philosophy. 10. The seven steps. 11. The triple qualities of nature. 12. The five principles. 13. Spiritual significance of the cremation ground. 14. Shava Sadhana. 15. Munda Sadhana. 16. Kapalika. 17. Aghora Sadhana. 18. Guru and disciple. 19. The Guru's role. 20. The disciple's role. 21. Diksha. 22. Ishta Devata. 23. Ishta Mantra. 24. Japa. 25. Kundalini and the chakras. Summary. Part. II: 1. Introduction. 2. Jnana Sankalini Tantra. Epilogue. Glossary.