Swastik Banerjee

Class – Unveiling Goddess Kālī : The Primordial Force

Sunday, February 22 at 9:00 am in The Occult Library

Bio for Swastik Banerjee

Swastik Banerjee is a distinguished scholar-practitioner of Tantra, celebrated for his rare combination of authentic lineage-based initiation and academic excellence. Born into a Brahmin family, Swastik was introduced early to the mystery traditions of Indian culture, which led him to delve into the mystical system of Tantra rooted in Bengal. Under the guidance of enlightened Gurus, he received sacred initiations, including the Purnadiksha in 2014 and advanced initiations in Kaula Tantra, particularly in the Kali Kula and Mahavidya Sadhana paths. His spiritual journey also explored Advaita Vedanta and the Auttara Trika Kaula doctrine. Swastik has studied under revered lineages such as Mahamahopadhyay Gopinath Kaviraj and Swami Lakshman Joo, traveling across India to learn from masters. His academic achievements are equally impressive, with a first rank in his master’s degree in Philosophy and Religion from the University of Madras and doctoral research on the Trika doctrine of Self, along with an opportunity to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy in Theology at the University of Oxford. Swastik has presented at global platforms, showcasing his ability to bridge ancient wisdom with modern seekers. What sets him apart is his authenticity as a properly initiated tantric adept who emphasizes worshipping deities like Kālī with devotion, preserving traditions passed down orally from Guru to disciple. His unique blend of academic scholarship and practical wisdom makes him an authority on Tantra.