Kaliyug is described in the Vedas, Puranas, Tantra Shastras, and Agama scriptures as an age of spiritual decline, material attachment, confusion, and constant obstacles. As Dharma weakens, individuals experience financial instability, family conflicts, legal disputes, diseases, psychological stress, relationship failures, and unseen karmic influences.

The ancient Rishis, Siddhas, Nath Yogis, and Tantric Acharyas did not leave humanity without guidance. They preserved a sacred spiritual path known as Gupt Upasana—the hidden science of mantra, yantra, tantra, nyasa, dhyana, japa, homa, and upasana—transmitted only to sincere seekers under the guidance of a competent Guru.

Gupt Upaasana is not superstition. It is a sacred spiritual discipline described in numerous scriptures, including the Atharva Veda, Rudra Yamala Tantra, Kularnava Tantra, Mahanirvana Tantra, Kali Tantra, Kulachudamani Tantra, Shiva Purana, Devi Bhagavata Purana, Markandeya Purana, and several Shakta and Shaiva Agamas.

The word Tantra originates from the Sanskrit roots “Tan” (to expand consciousness) and “Tra” (to liberate or protect). Therefore, Tantra is the science that expands human consciousness while protecting the practitioner from ignorance and negative influences. Contrary to modern misconceptions, authentic Tantra is founded upon discipline, purity, devotion, self-control, Guru-parampara, and Divine Grace.