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Tantra technically translates strictly to loom or weave

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Many wellness influencers heavily promote this term as an inherently intimate interpersonal practice. In stark contrast, the Sanskrit root refers directly to a loom or the practice of weaving threads. It simply describes a systematic framework of esoteric teachings, proving that humanity will somehow scandalize incredibly mundane household terminology.

Tantra technically translates strictly to loom or weave
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