Tantrika: Traveling the Road of Divine Love

by Asra Q. Nomani and Asra Nomani

Book Overview

When I began this trip, I had jetted to the Best Western in Santa Cruz, California, to learn the secrets of sexual ecstasy. For a little over four years, I confronted dualities, and they confronted me. Hinduism versus Islam. East versus West. Male energy versus female. True spirituality versus false opportunism. I had to choose the values with which I wanted to live.

Tantrika tells the compelling story of a woman whose world travels and spiritual...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062517139
• ISBN13: 9780062517135
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great & Timely Book for Women or Men from the East or West

If one expects "Tantrika" to be a book on sex and sex-techniques, they definitely will not find this. It is not a "Kamasutra" book. It is a highly philosophical and serious book written in a simple and enjoyable way. One never gets bored. Actually one will get so much involved in reading they will hesitate to stop or take a break. One becomes one of the characters. One will feel that the author is describing the reader's own emotions and experiences. It deals with the struggle of a young immigrant women. To read this book, one need not be young or an immigrant. Women and men of all ages, ethnic groups, faiths and race will enjoy the book and get emotionally affected. It will help in attaining peace within oneself and the environment - especially among people. It will help in better understanding one's religion and other faiths. The book helps us respect ourselves and other people. It will help in bringing harmony and peace in the world. Modern day tensions and problems often lead to stressful married life and broken marriages. The book clearly demonstrates the strong relationship between sexuality and spirituality. Positive female and male energy will contribute to happy married life and the working environment.This book is not a novel or fiction. It is a true story about the experiences of the author. The author is describing the real world and the shock of the hypocrisy and duality of people. The reader will discover how deeply people have forgotten the real message of their religion today. Another dimension of this book is that it can serve as excellent reading material for college students in disciplines such as diversity programs, international studies, counseling and rehabilitation, sociology, social work, philosophy, psychology, religion and culture, English creative writing. In summary, "Tantrika" is a deeply philosophical and very enjoyable book. It opens the mind of the reader. Everybody gets benefited in both their spiritual and real worlds.

A Brilliant Read

Asra Nomani is a brilliant writer. She has captured beautifully the essence of her journey not only into the far reaches of India and Pakistan, but also into the depths of herself. The book is funny and poignant. In places, it makes you laugh, while in other places there are chapters that can bring you to tears. She travels to India three times to find the real meaning of Tantra. Her deep respect for all religions makes her a beautiful person. She has no fear, she has no doubts when it comes to facing the truth. As a reader, you become a part of her every experience and understand that her search for the truths about Tantra is really the vehicle for understanding her true identity. This is a powerful and important book for everyone to read.

Bridget Jones's Diary Meets The Accidental Tourist

There's no use in pretending here. I have known dear Asra for over 15 years and while her writing is strong, her character and heart are even stronger. If you want to visit the far corners of the earth without leaving the comforts of home, hitch a ride with this global nomad. Asra is a fearless writer, who bares her most personal experiences of marriage and romance with her readers as she searches for Tantra narratives and The One. You'll root for her the whole way and bask in the glory that is her son, Shibli, a hopeful light of life that shows us all where all divine love lies--close to the heart and hearth. A message of triumph and union for a troubled world that could use more such narratives.

Wonderful Read: Entertaining and Enlightening

Really enjoyed this book. She's a fantastic writer, quickly drawing the reader into an intimate and exotic world... the book is dramatic and inspiring and will definately provide the reader with much to contemplate. Her story enlightens. Her storytelling skills entertain. A great summer read.

What a fantastic book!

This book is, no doubt, one of the most interesting, fantastic books I have ever had the pleasure of reading!Not only is this book heartwarming, it is a teaching about cultures, races and the mental anguish of human beings.The author has written this story of her own life to be anyone's life. Men, women, girls, boys and families of all cultures and races will find this book very interesting.I, as a sixty-year-old female, lived every minute of Asra Nomani's journey of life, death, sexual feelings and love, as well as the spiritual awareness of oneself.In this story we learn the truth - the truth being that no matter who we are or where we are from, and regardless of the color of our skin, we all want to survive in a world where we can find peace, love and compassion within ourselves. It is the answer to our existence here on this earth with our brothers and sisters of all races and nations! Last, but not least, the author shows us how families should stick together and love one another no matter what! Life is a long journey.May God bless the author and her baby boy angel.