Ksemaraja’s Promise — A 1,000-Year-Old Practice That Generates Rapid Spiritual Transformation
The Sacred Dvadasanta Practice
Why are you reading this article? The answer may surprise you. It’s not just curiosity or a search for knowledge. According to the ancient wisdom of Kashmir Shaivism, a Tantrik tradition, there’s something much deeper at play.
Deep within you, there is an innate desire, a longing that goes beyond the surface level of your everyday thoughts and concerns. This desire comes from Consciousness itself — the fundamental essence of all that is. And what does Consciousness desire? To wake up to itself and recognize its own true nature.
How does this relate to you personally? The Tantrik View offers a profound perspective. Each of us is a complete expression of the energy of Consciousness. You’re not separate from it — you are it in human form.
Think about that for a moment. You are Consciousness exploring itself, dancing an endless dance of self-discovery. Every experience you have, thought, and emotion is part of this grand exploration.
Modern Tantra In The West
When you hear the word Tantra, it often evokes images of various sexual practices. And, while the Tantrik tradition does look at all aspects of being human as being divine, including sex, it is so much more.
The Tantrik tradition provides deep spiritual teachings that explain awareness processes and offer answers about human nature, Consciousness, and spiritual liberation. These teachings aim for direct experience and internal understanding. However, modern Western interpretations often simplify or distort these teachings, focusing on parts of the practices without their full context.
Powerful Tantrik Techniques to Help Us Remember Who We Are
The Tantrik sages developed powerful techniques to help us remember who we are. These aren’t just abstract philosophical ideas but practical tools for awakening. They can help you peel back the layers of conditioning and limitation to reveal the radiant awareness at your core.
One such practice is the Dvadasanta focus, which centers on an energy point above your head. Despite its simplicity, it is remarkably effective, making it accessible to all.
Origins of the Dvadasanta Focus Practice
This practice comes from the Recognition Sutras created by the Tantrik master Rajanaka Ksemaraja, who lived in the beautiful Valley of Kashmir over 1,000 years ago.
You might imagine the lush green landscape, with towering mountains and flowing rivers, where Ksemaraja penned these profound teachings. This wasn’t just any place — Kashmir was a vibrant center of spiritual and philosophical exploration at the time. Kings patronized scholars and contemplatives, creating an environment where deep wisdom could flourish.
According to Kashmir Shaivism, you are the one Divine Consciousness taking the form of a human being. This isn’t just a poetic metaphor — it’s the fundamental truth of your existence. Every cell in your body, every thought in your mind, every feeling in your heart — is all an expression of that one Consciousness.
Your task, then, is beautifully simple yet profoundly challenging: to become aware of this miracle. To recognize that All That Is has created you as a form through which It can know itself. This means that your existence is sacred, a vessel for the divine to experience itself in human form. As you go about your day, eating, working, loving, and struggling, all of it is Consciousness exploring its own nature through you.
Ksemaraja’s Promise — The Dvadasanta Focus
“Wherever you may be, whatever you may be doing, cast your attention into the dvadasanta. As your mental agitation dissolves moment by moment, you will be transformed in a matter of days.” Rajanaka Ksemaraja, translated by Christopher Wallis, The Recognition Sutras
Ksemaraja assures us that by practicing this consistently, we can experience transformation in a matter of days. The practice is simple, but, as is often the case in spiritual practices, it is not easy. It requires you to hold your attention on the dvadasanta, the energy center above your head and crown chakra.
You might wonder what the dvadasanta is and how to focus on it. It’s a subtle point of energy several inches to about 3 feet above your head, considered the uppermost limit of your energy body.
To practice this technique, you gently but persistently focus on the dvadasanta point.
As you go about your day — whether you’re working, cooking, or even just sitting quietly — you can experiment with shifting your awareness to this space above your head.
It may feel strange or unfamiliar at first. You might not sense anything concrete. But Ksemaraja assures you that if you persist, something remarkable will happen. Your mental chatter, that constant stream of thoughts and worries, will begin to dissolve. And as it does, you’ll experience a profound shift in your state of being.
Bonus Practice to Activate the Dvadasanta
On a personal note, this practice is akin to what my Unseen Teachers taught me when I embarked on my spiritual journey. It has always been a powerful practice for me, and I am excited to share it with you. They taught me to use a breathing process to activate the Dvadasanta, which they referred to as the transpersonal point, making it easier to access and sense the energy of the Dvadasanta.
The Tantriks also have a potent breathing process that activates the channel between the heart center and the dvadasanta.
I have found it is easier to do the practice than just describe it. Therefore, I have created a free guided meditation to help you learn it. You can find it in our post on the Substack:
Dvadasanta Focus — The Transformation
As you continue to practice focusing on the dvadasanta, you’ll notice something remarkable happening. Your ability to maintain attention on this subtle point grows stronger with each attempt. At first, your mind may wander frequently, pulling you away from your focus. But don’t get discouraged — this is entirely normal and part of the process.
With persistence, you’ll find that focusing on the dvadasanta becomes more accessible and natural. You may experience moments when your awareness feels clear and spacious, free from the usual mental chatter. These glimpses of clarity can be incredibly refreshing and motivating. As you deepen your practice, you may discover that you can maintain this focus for extended periods, even as you go about your daily activities.
It naturally puts you into a state of mindfulness. You find yourself living life more aware, conscious, and intentfully.
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