Can a Non-Brahmin Like Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras Practice Tantra?

Who is holding you back in the practice of tantra?

It is a free country, practice what you want within the ambit of the law. You are in the 21st century but seem to be going around with a medieval mindset. There are quite a number of tantric practitioners who are non-brahmins.

Tantra is specifically designed for the study and practice by women and non-brahmins. This practice transcends social and caste boundaries, allowing a diverse range of individuals to explore its teachings and rituals.

Yes, Tantra Marg Upasana can be practised by everyone, i.e., men, women, and even eunuchs, without any restrictions of caste, creed, or even religion. The practice of tantra is open to anyone who is seeking spiritual growth and knowledge.

Why this fascination for what those of the brahmin varna choose to do with their lives? If you consider yourself with a brahmin orientation that is “traditional” knowledge-oriented with a flair for abstract concepts, by all means train to become a tantrik. It will take about 18 years to train.

Why would the shudra varna that, as the name indicates, are people who are neither knowledge-oriented nor power-oriented and are just supremely talented enough to earn their livelihood with their own talents and qualifications? The shudra meaning talent/facility are fundamentally achievement-oriented, whereas the brahmin, kshatriya, and also many of the vaishya varna are public service-oriented.

In the old days, those who were public service-oriented took up service with the king—counsellors, soldiers, record keepers, priests, and so on. The shudra were the rest of the citizens who went about their lives and paid taxes that maintained the state. It is the same model today though neither our politicians and administrators nor our soldiers acquire brahma vidya. Instead, most are trained on the western model of education.

If instead we did train for brahma vidya, we would have had ramrajya, a much more public service-oriented government. Instead, we have seen self-serving elites since independence.

Ultimately, the practice of tantra is not about one's caste, but about one's openness to explore and embrace the spiritual knowledge that tantra offers. Anyone can benefit from tantra regardless of their background, as long as they approach it with an open mind and a willingness to learn.