A frequent discussion among Hindus and Tantric practitioners is whether this text falls under Vama Marga (left-hand path) or Dakshina Marga (right-hand path).
Understanding the Bhoot Damar Tantra: A Guide to the Esoteric Text
The next morning, Arjun’s laptop was found open on his desk. The file was gone. The hard drive was melted. Arjun was still sitting in his chair, staring at the blank wall, his eyes wide and unblinking.
Chapters covering alchemy, astrology, divination, and the attainment of supernatural powers (Siddhis) .
This text is primarily dedicated to and Bhuta Damara (an aspect of Shiva or Vajrapani in Buddhist contexts) who is the "subjugator of ghosts and spirits." Unlike the higher philosophical tantras, this work is highly practical and ritualistic, dealing with:
Rituals to control Bhutas (ghosts), Pretas (spirits), Dakinis , and Yoginis .
Accompanying the mantras are geometric diagrams. Page 82 in many editions features the Tripura Bhairava Yantra , which is colored specifically with turmeric and vermilion for ghost subjugation.
A strong psychological foundation, as these practices involve confronting "darker" aspects of the psyche and supernatural.