The knowledge regarding
Tantra is limited to few people. People believe that it is an effective and
powerful method to eradicate diseases control supernatural beings, and
attaining siddhi. We hear a lot of stories regarding its efficacy in treating
certain ailments and fulfilling one’s desires. In this country, we hear of so
many tantriks whose advise and help is taken in gaining wealth, position and
other mundane things. There is no doubt that taking advantage of the
gullibility of people many tantriks misuse their powers, and mantras. People
with a scientific bent of mind do not believe that these things have any scientific
basis at all and are nothing but mumbo jumbo. 
From the advent
of human civilization, people have believed in supernatural beings and held
them in awe. The question arises, are there ghosts or supernatural beings?
Even, if we do not enter into a lengthy discussion regarding their existence,
we find that different methods have been advised in every religion to ward off
their evil effect. Amongst the Christians the crucifix holds an important place
in warding off ghosts and evil souls. As Christ was crucified, crucifix is held
in reverence by the Christians. A metal crucifix is worn round the neck by the
person affected. Sayings from the Bible and Christ‘s pictures are hung in the
room of the patient. Hindus and Muslims take help of the tantriks, ojhas and
others in getting rid of the evil spirits and ghosts.
The method
of dealing with ghosts and supernatural beings is given extensively in
Ayurveda. There many books on Tantra that
spell ways of getting rid of ghosts. A person, who is being troubled by ghosts
or other evil spirits, first undergoes ritualistic worship. Then the tantrik asks who has taken possession of
the body of the patient. The patient does not speak but the evil spirit inside
his body answers this question. Usually, attempt is made to find out the fault
of the patient and the way he can get rid of the evil spirit that has taken
possession of him. On most of the occasions, the ordinary demands regarding
clothes or food of the evil spirit are conceded. But any unethical demand like
human sacrifice, demand for blood is not fulfilled at any cost. Worship is conducted
according to the religion of the affected party and prayers are offered so that
the person concerned is free of the evil spirit or ghosts that are troubling
him and he becomes normal.
The patient
is given an amulet to wear round the neck or arm. Some Tantra (specially made) are framed and tried round the affected
parts. Men wear these amulets on right hand and women on their left hand. Some tantriks drive in nails round the house
which have been specially prepared by reciting mantras over them, to ward off evil spirits and ghosts staying
there. The house then is free of them. Sacred water, ashes, kajal, and smoke from incense sticks are
also used in this process.
We have
abstained from giving details of this method purposely as loss or damage is
likely due to use of wrong methods and process. Sometimes the man practising
this method or trying to attain mastery over this method (sadahak) may even die in the process.
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