'vamachara' (Occult Science)

 There are sixty-four techniques of occult science (avaidika or  tantra) that are practiced since ages. However, these are not approved by the Vedic people (vaidika). There are remedies, too, as stated in Atharva Veda. These cults are practiced by the nomads, tribal, and other ill-informed people. These include offering obeisance to Kali Maa, Durga Devi, and other Goddesses with a prayer to ward of difficulties, or even get what they wish or desire without harming others. The Vedic doctrines are clear and they advocate worship of Agni deva (yajnya/yaga) havan, homa, etc. There dhanvantari homa for good health and Gana homa to ward of difficulties, and many others. There is no harm when one desires or wish for something good for themselves. But it is very bad when one thinks ill of others, jealous of others' progress and try to harm through these occult practices. There are twelve Deities, and twelve vaidiki devatas specified in the Gayatri mantra (savitru) who bless anything one wish or desires.Each deity has a bijakshara (lika ta, sa, vi, tru, va, re, Nyam), a mantra, a Mandala or Chakra, and  the phala shruti. These vaidiki and tantriki mantra devata are like the Officiating Deities who are in-charge of theoretical and practical aspects. 

  Now, it is human nature to aspire for good and pray for welfare and progress of self and the kith and kin. But to wish ill of others is bad. There people who perform certain rituals and get occult powers. There is a Rule that these powers should not be used to harm others. These powers are for human welfare. But, the crooked people use these occult powers to harm others. However, it is necessary to know whether one should believe in these and contribute to these occult powers? The most important thing to know here is the three category of people- 1.Deva Gana, 2. Rakshasa Gana, and 3. Manava Gana. The Deva Gana are the group of people who are born with sattvika guna and believe in God and will not fear the crooked. The rakshasa gana are those who are rajasika and believe in all these  occult practices. It must be remembered that the weak minded are easily afflicted by these. The third category are tamasika, not much interested in all these.   

 One very important thing to remember here is that wicked people are always there in this world. Nobody can stop them from doing anything that harm others. Kerala is well known for the people who are specialized in Tantric ways. So, the best remedy is to believe in the divine powers and get strength of mind from constant adoration and worship of God. The Bhagavad-Gita give the solution. Trust in Him. He will take care. Blessed Lord assures all-round protection who go to Him for protection. No trust, no life. So, it is always better to take to the 'Right Path', not the 'Leftist', vamachara. Be strong-minded. Don't entertain fear. Also, never think ill of others. Those who think ill of others will perish for God sees the truth!

 What to do when one is afflicted by the wicked deeds like black magic by some bad people? Trust in divine powers like mantra japa, havan, homa, etc. than running to astrologers or mantrics and waste money. There are many ways of overcoming the effects of black magic and one such is the Vedic method. Prayer is the best!