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What is Aghor Amavasya/Tara Amavasya, and who should observe it?
This day is extremely significant for anyone associated with the Tantra tradition — Nath, Kaula, or Shakta lineages, independent practitioners without a Guru tradition, or even those worshipping a Supreme Power through Sattvic Tantric methods.
Who should avoid visiting Siddha Peethas where sacrifice is practiced?
Anyone who finds these matters base, repulsive, overly harsh, or rigid should not involve themselves in them, and should not visit pilgrimage sites such as Siddha Peethas where the rules of Shakta tradition, Shivagama, or Aghora are observed and animal sacrifice is offered.
Why is banning sacrifice at Shakta Peethas never beneficial, and what should distressed onlookers do instead?
Sacrifice is mandatory at Shakta Peethas where the tradition has been historically observed, and such powers protect other regions from that location — imposing a ban will never be beneficial; those who feel deep distress should seek the Goddess's darshan while avoiding the sacrificial areas entirely.
Why is Tantra deliberately kept secret, and why do genuine practitioners avoid public display?
For those who follow the authentic path, Tantra is deliberately kept secret and Tantric seats concealed — the path of Shaktas is quiet, gentle, and internal, since the more people observe and condemn, the greater the harm to both the public and the practitioners.
Why does authority over Shakta Peetha practices belong only to Shaktas, and why shouldn't outsiders interfere?
No one has the right to snatch away another's food or sustenance — humans offer Tarpan and worship while deities fulfill desires, and at a Shakta Peetha the authority belongs to Shaktas, not Vaishnavas, Buddhists, or non-believers; where a tradition has existed, it should continue accordingly.
Who is the Adi Guru worshipped across all authentic Shakta, Kaula, and Vaishnava lineages?
Lord Mahasiddha Dattatreya — the Adi Guru and first Guru of all sects, worshipped in his original form or an aspect/incarnation in every authentic lineage; if a tradition claims otherwise, it simply means their Guru never imparted that knowledge.
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