About the book: Tantra, Mantra & Yantra Tantra Shashtra is one of the most misunderstood subjects not only in India but throughout the world. Tantra is not a religion but it is sadhana, or practices to reach transcendental state. It is a cult and based on action. People think and imagine that a tantriks indulge in strange, awful and mysterious customs. Thus tantriks are feared and not loved as they are believed to be credited with powers of causing harm though also is able to bring relief and good fortune.