Mystical text in Sanskrit (6)

I believe the answer is:

tantra

(Other definitions for tantra that I've seen before include "Mystical Buddhist text" , "Religious writings" , "Sacred books" , "religious work" , "Teaching" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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