The esoteric Hindu traditions of Tantrism have profoundly influenced the development of Indian thought and civilization. Emerging from elements of yoga and wisdom traditions, shamanism, alchemy, eroticism, and folklore, Tantrism began to affect brahmanical Hinduism in the ninth century. Nevertheless, Tantrism and its key historical figures have been ignored by scholars. This accessible work introduces the concepts and practices of Hindu Sakta Tantrism to all those interested in Hinduism and the comparative study of religion ...
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The esoteric Hindu traditions of Tantrism have profoundly influenced the development of Indian thought and civilization. Emerging from elements of yoga and wisdom traditions, shamanism, alchemy, eroticism, and folklore, Tantrism began to affect brahmanical Hinduism in the ninth century. Nevertheless, Tantrism and its key historical figures have been ignored by scholars. This accessible work introduces the concepts and practices of Hindu Sakta Tantrism to all those interested in Hinduism and the comparative study of religion.
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Frontispiece. Minor rubbing, VG. 23x16cm, xx, 307 pp. Contents: Hindu Sakta Tantrism: Locating the Text & Tradition; Studying the Text: Translating, Studying and Interpreting Scripture; Reading the Text; Conclusion: Present & Future Tantric Studies; Part Two: The Secret of the Three Cities: Introduction; The Great Upanisad of Tripura; Appendix: The Cakras of the Body and the Sricakra.
