Author Maria Vyasa has released a new educational video exploring Dhumavati, one of the Dasa Mahavidyas from the Indian tantric tradition. It presents a unique way of connecting the ten wisdom goddesses with the six chakra system originated in the Kubjika School of Tantra.
The video titled ”Dhumavati – Dasa Mahavidyas” draws from Vyasa’s 2024 book “Kundalini – a baptism of fire: The journey of the mystic.” The Dasa Mahavidyas are a group of goddesses from the tantric tradition representing different wisdom aspects of the divine. The ten goddesses are Kali, Tara, Tripurasundari, Bhuvaneshwari, Bhairavi, Chinnamasta, Dhumavati, Bhagalamukhi, Matangi and Kamala.
The video combines academic research with oral traditions from living goddess traditions as well as personal contributions to the symbology of the goddesses. Vyasa presents both established scholarly understanding and her own interpretations of the symbolic meanings. She explains how these goddess figures relate to the Kundalini process, a spiritual transformation described in yogic texts.
“My main contribution is connecting the Dasa Mahavidyas with the six chakra system originated in the Kubjika School of Tantra, in a unique and comprehensive way,” Vyasa says in the video. This connection between the goddess tradition and the chakra system represents new ground in understanding these ancient teachings. Vyasa’s approach makes complex mystical concepts accessible while maintaining scholarly rigor.
Understanding Dhumavati
Dhumavatis name means ”the smokey one”. Vyasa explains Dhumavati as connected to the illusory power of maya and to the state of deep sleep where consciousness is lost. In one of her origin myths Sati swallows Shiva; who represents Light of consciousness (Prakasha), down. In this myth it is said that after Sati had swallowed Shiva down, smoke began to come out of her body. That smoke was her illusory power (maya). That smoke became the goddess Dhumavati. Dhumavati´s connection to smoke may also be a symbol of the element of air as the main carrier of Prana (life-force) which is the most subtle manifestation of the non-physical. This connects her to Anahatha chakra, placed at the heart.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/47btbH6q-SU
About Maria Vyasa
Maria is a practicing Psychotherapist with about two decades of experience. She has also taught classical yoga and yoga philosophy for the same period. She was born a mystic and had her earliest mystical experience at the age of five. Such experiences have been continuous throughout her life, and have sparked a lifelong exploration of religious traditions. Maria was brought up Christian. In her early twenties she was introduced to Indian culture and the yogic path, and became a practitioner. Her book “Kundalini – a baptism of fire: The journey of the mystic” was published in 2024 by Austin Macauley Publishers. The book examines mystical experiences across yogic, Buddhist and Judeo-Christian traditions. It brings encoded mystical teachings within reach of contemporary readers.
Video Series on Dasa Mahavidyas
The Dhumavati video forms part of a series exploring all ten Dasa Mahavidyas. Each video in the series examines one or more goddesses and their symbolic meaning in the Kundalini process. The series offers educational resources for students of yoga, tantra and mystical traditions. Vyasa presents both traditional interpretations and her own conclusions throughout the series. Her unique contribution connects each goddess to specific aspects of the six chakra system and stages of spiritual development.
Access and Availability
The book “Kundalini – a baptism of fire: The journey of the mystic” is available in both paperback and ebook formats. It can be purchased through major retailers including Waterstones, Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The book is published by Austin Macauley Publishers in London. For more information about Maria Vyasa’s work, visit mariavyasa.com. The website provides access to the Dasa Mahavidyas video series and additional educational content on mystical traditions.
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