This book traces the evolution and practice of mantra. Discussing the historical speculation of mantra, it describes in detail the purpose of mantric practice and its practical aspect in Brahmanic and Buddhist traditions, respectively. Further drawing out the basic theory of mantric practice, it clarifies the role of mantra in Esoteric Buddhism. For this purpose, it brings out the theory of vibration and symbolism in the practice of mantra, and from them it ...
