The Essence of Tantra

(8) In the third chapter, the path of the Shāmbhava-upāya the method of divine will is illuminated, explaining the fruit of absorption as described through the procedure of utilizing means.

(9) In the fourth chapter, the method of the Shākta-upāya the method of knowledge is demonstrated, specifically for the attainment of absorption into one’s true nature.

(10) In the fifth chapter, for the purpose of achieving the aforementioned realization, the Āṇava-upāya the method of individual action is taught. This follows the demonstration of the completion of practices such as meditation and the recitation of mantras original: "uccāra", which involve the union of the sun original: "sūrya" and moon original: "soma" energies through the breath original: "prāṇa-apāna".

(11) In the sixth chapter, with the intent to determine the procedure of the six paths shaḍvidhādhvan the sixfold manifestation of reality, the system is explained. This includes the regulation of time, ranging from the smallest unit of a moment original: "tuṭi" and a second original: "kṣaṇa", up to a muhūrta a period of 48 minutes, day and night, lunar days, months, and years, all culminating in the great dissolution original: "mahāpralaya". By describing the movement of the breath, the text details the realization of one's own nature as reflected in the kālādhvan the path of time and the bhuvanādhvan the path of worlds.

(12) In the seventh chapter, starting from the earth principle kṣiti-tattva up to the power principle shakti-tattva, the text describes the deśādhvan the path of space/location. This follows an explanation of the five divine aspects original: "parameshvara-kalā-pañcaka"—nivṛtti cessation, pratiṣṭhā establishment, vidyā knowledge, śāntā peace, and śāntyatītā beyond peace. It discusses the worlds original: "bhuvana" presided over by beings starting from the Lord of Rudras, and the consolidation of the realization of consciousness, leading to the fruit of absorption into one's true nature.

(13) In the eighth chapter, following the description of the states of the previously mentioned principles, the tattvādhvan the path of principles is explained. It provides the methods for reflection and realization of the true nature of these principles, leading to the aforementioned goal.

(14) In the ninth chapter, after demonstrating a clear method for the full experience of the result—the attainment of one's true nature—the distinctions among the principles within the tattvādhvan are detailed.

(15) In the tenth chapter, following the determination of the methods of reflection for the padādhvan the path of words, mantrādhvan the path of mantras, and varṇādhvan the path of letters, the states of the five divine powers previously mentioned—nivṛtti and the others—are explained.