The Great Tantra Challenge
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The Great Tantra Challenge wais the challenge put forward to Surinder Sharma, a tantrik, by Sanal Edamaruku, the president of Rationalist International to kill him on live TV using only the magical powers he claims to possess.[1]
The event was broadcasted live on India TV in March 2008.
[edit] Background
After a politician made accusations that her opponents were using Tantra to hurt her, India TV put together a panel to discuss Tantric Power versus Science. Sanal Edamaruku was invited for representing the science side while Surinder Sharma, who is a well known tantrik, was invited to represent the other side. At one point in discussion Sharma claimed he could use his powers to "kill people" which Edamaruku turned into a challenge, offering himself as a test subject[2].
[edit] Outcome
After failing in his initial attempt, Surinder agreed to try again during the night (the initial panel session was during the day). The event, dubbed The Great Tantra Challenge, was highly publicized and received a high number of viewers. After trying various techniques such as chanting and burning dolls, Surinder had to give up and the tantric's reputation was dealt a blow.[1][2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b The Great Tantra Challenge, Rationalist Internal, accessed on 2008-6-12.
- ^ a b India TV's Great Tantra Challenge - with an interview with Sanal and videos of the event, National Public Radio website, accessed on 2008-6-12.
