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To the uninitiated, the imagery described in the Kali Tantra can be unsettling. Kali is often depicted standing on the chest of a supine Shiva. In popular culture, this is sometimes misinterpreted as a destructive dominance. However, the Kali Tantra offers a deeper, metaphysical interpretation. kali tantra pdf
The Nirvana Tantra states: "Just as a lamp burns brightest in the darkest night, so does wisdom dawn in the heart that embraces Kali." Note: I cannot provide, link to, or reproduce