Sixteen Attributes of Spiritual Leaders: A Tantric Perspective

Author: 
Ac.Shambhushivananda Avadhuta
These are just some of the attributes that help to form a spiritually based leader.

Initiation Tantra (Yogya Pa'tra):

1. Moral life style

2. Committed to the life of self restraint.

3. Adherence to Cosmic Ideology

4. Sense of responsibility & basic common-sense

5. Able to maintain the confidentiality& sanctity of instructions

Path Tantra: Additional Qualities for Agragati (Progressive Movement)

1. Readiness to carry out all instructions and to maintain the sacred legacy of the Masters

2. Ability to properly nurture, maintain and utilize human and other resources.

3. Perseverance, Stamina and Enthusiasm (Josh) , Tejasvita' (dynamism)

4. Secrets of knowledge and action (vidya va karma-shaeli ka' gupta jinana)

5. Sociable nature; sweet and smiling behavior, pleasing temperament, sense of humor and inspirational charm

Fruition Tantra: Achieving the state of excellence

1. Adept in raising the kula-kundalinii

2. Established in neohumanist consciousness

3. Developed aesthetic and supra-aesthetic sense

4. Is'ta Nis'ta (Love for the Supreme);Kevala Bhakti

5. Skill and firm determination to overcome obstacles

6. Art of completion & proper finish; Supreme surrender.

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