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These texts describe the esoteric teachings of Tantra, a belief
system which originated in India, praticed by a small number
of Hindus and Buddhists.
Tantra has become a synonym in the West for unbridled sexuality;
however sexuality per se is only one facet of
this elaborate spiritual practice,
as a representation of the union of the soul with the Goddess.
Rather, this attitude reflects the spiritual vacuum of mainstream Western
religions when it comes to sacred sexuality.
A deep study of Tantra can take a lifetime, and is not for the undisciplined
or the thrill-seeker.
Tantra does not advocate an epicurian or libertine
philosophy. Quite the contrary, the practices which involve behavior
which is regarded by conventional Hinduism as 'sinful'
(such as eating meat, drinking alcohol, and having sexual union),
normally requiring expatiatory behavior,
are supposed to only be engaged in by spiritually advanced
practicioners in the appropriate ritual context.
A set of alternative practices are recommended by Tantra for general use
(substituting sweets for meat, and praying and chanting for sexual union).
(It should also be noted the Hindu concept which we describe here as sin is
somewhat different than the Christian version).
Taken with these caveats, the assertion of Tantra that sexual energy
can be harnessed to achieve union with the divine is fairly unique
among world religions. The encounter with
this school of thought by western occultists
had a profound impact on the development of
modern Neo-paganism.
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.  There are four Vedas, the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda. The Vedas are the primary texts of Hinduism. They also had a vast influence on Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Traditionally the text of the Vedas was coeval with the universe. Scholars have determined that the Rig Veda, the oldest of the four Vedas, was composed about 1500 B.C., and codified about 600 B.C. It is unknown when it was finally committed to writing, but this probably was at some point after 300 B.C. The Vedas contain hymns, incantations, and rituals from ancient India. Along with the Book of the Dead, the Enuma Elish, the I Ching, and the Avesta, they are among the most ancient religious texts still in existence. Besides their spiritual value, they also give a unique view of everyday life in India four thousand years ago. The Vedas are also the most ancient extensive texts in an Indo-European language, and as such are invaluable in the study of comparative linguistics
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