In this episode, we speak with Dr. Anya Golovkova about the world of ?r?vidy? and the Hindu tantric traditions. We learn about her background growing up in Russia and then discovering South Asian studies later in life in New York City, eventually going on to pursue a PhD on ?r?vidy? texts and traditions. We discuss the category of "tantra," the role of the Goddess within tantric traditions, the history of ?r?vidy?, the major texts of the tradition, the nature of the ?r? Cakra, contemporary ?r...