Tantra
225 books
Tantra is a special manifestation of Indian feeling art and religion. It may really be understood, in the last resort by people, who are prepared to undertake inner meditative action. Indeed, tantra is one thread, which can guide us through the labyrinth, all the different manifestations of tantra can be strung on it. This thread in the idea that tantra is a cult of ecstasy, focused on a vision of cosmic sexuality, life-styles, ritual magic, myth, philosophy and ...
The volume is an exhaustive study on the worship and rituals associated with the Hindu goddess Taravidya. It presents the original texts of the Taratantra along with the Roman transliteration of the verses and their English translation. It details aspects of the Tara cult including the forms of Tara, mantras associated with Tara worship, Taradhyanas, Tarakavacham and Taradiksha and gives a detailed account of the methods in which Tara is worshipped. With ...
The occult and clairvoyant practices have unequivocally attracted man from time immemorial. Having to maneuver out of the vortex of the mundane man seeks a plausible panacea. This quest is not an outlandish palliative it is in the familiar domain of the beatific. The timeless character of liturgy scenically evoked through the medium of art form suggests the glorification of the divine and involuntarily kindles our conduits towards the primordial silence. ...
Tantra Mantra and Yoga are ancient Indian systems of prayer meditation and spiritual accomplishment. Tantra is often considered as enchantment of supernatural cosmic powers as such magical influence and occult science.
The usefulness of this science as a means of mental culture has been often questioned. There are to be found many who even deny it the title of science. To their minds the art and philosophy of yoga have better claims to be recognized as a branch ...
The growing numbers of aged people are making a great impact on civilization. The modem medicine is taking its effort in this direction and created a new branch of medicine; Gerontology in I 9Lh century. Ayurveda is unique for its approach toward this branch. Ayurveda has not only the seriousness towards the unhealthy people to cure but also towards the healthy persons to keep them in healthy state. Ayurveda was divided into eight branches and Rasayana Tantra ...
Tantra like Yoga or Zen, is a path to enlightenment, which has its Roots in India. It is nicknamed the "science of ecstasy" and focuses on heightening and prolonging the special awareness and rapport that exists between lovers during lovemaking. This view holds that the greatest source of energy in the Universe is sexual, and places high value on ritualized intercourse. Sexual orgasm is seen as a cosmic and divine experience. Tantric Philosophy also ...
The cosmos came in existence from the most subtle sound, super conscious. Vagyoga theory explains that 6 matters gradually produced from 6 subtle sounds. According to "yad brahmande tht Pinde" the human body depends upon the six elements+six sounds. Through "sfot" this cosmos appeared. Scientist call this as Big Bang theory. But they still are searching the source of the sound. This book explains the source of the Sound. Preface and the ...
Exhaustive study about animal and non-animal poisons and methods of eliminating these poisons from the body, called Agadatantra, science of toxicology according to the Ayurvedic system in Indic medicine.
Tantrasangraha, composed in 1500 CE by the renowned Kerala astronomer Nilakantha Somayaji (c.1444–1545 CE) ranks along with Aryabhanaya of Aryabhaña and Siddhàntashiromaoi of Bhàskaràcàrya as a seminal work that significantly influenced further work on astronomy in India. One of the distinguishing features of this text is that it introduces a major revision of the traditional planetary models, leading to a unified theory ...
The word 'Sri-vidya' means the mantras of 'Sritripurasundari'. Though the word "Sri", is associated with Goddess Laksmi - the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity, but according to 'Haritayan Samhitas' & 'Brahmandpurana' etc. the real meaning of 'Sri' is "Mahatripurasundari'. Goddess Laksmi had worshipped 'Mahatripurasundari' and blessed to be worshipped as 'Sri' all over the world. The ...
These terms are quite commonly used and heard terms in our day to day life. A few years back Birla Archaeological & Cultural Research Institute has organized a seminar on 'Tantrism'. The aim of that seminar was to ward off the wrong impression about tantra from the minds of common people and to say that tantra is nothing to do with black magic or similar activities. In fact all the three inter-related with each other. In one sense, tantra is nothing ...
Kumara tantra is attributed to King Ravana of Lanka, the abductor of Sita. Hence, this work is considered to be ancient. Keeping aside its ancientness, there are other works said to have been authored by Ravana, the King of Demons. Well known work in Ayurveda is Arka prakasa. All the works of Ravana were published as on e volume under the name of Ravana Samhita. The works included in this volume were Graha Rasyadi Phaladesa, Rasi naksatradi phaladesa, Uddisa ...
In quest of identity and destiny man discovered philosophy and religion. In search of realization of philosophical truth and religious summum bunum of life Lord Siva expounded scientific and mystic tradition known as Tantra. Tantra forms the esoteric basis of all religion and provides sound philosophical foundation of spirituality. This book presents an indepth analysis and reflection of the root concepts of Tantra such as Kundalini, Mantra and Yantra. Tantra ...
The Tantric texts which are influenced by the Atharvana Veda speak of ten Vidyas or cultic Goddesses whose worship is recommended for health and happiness in this world and for liberation from rebirth. The ten Vidyas are classified into three groups, Maha-Vidyas or extraordinary Vidyas, Vidyas or ordinary Vidyas and Siddha-Vidyas or adept Vidyas which are very arduous. The first among the ordinary Vidyas is Shodasi Vidya or Srividya.The Sri-Chakra is the ...
Lord Buddha, after the attainment of Nirvana under Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya through the practice of Tantra Sadhana reflected on the nature and significance of Nirvana which resulted into the birth of a new school of philosophy and a new religious under known as Buddhism. Buddhist Tantra is the sublime and profound form of spirituality. It is monotheistic. It presents the highest form of Monism. In Buddhist Tantra, Advaya means the eternal co-existence of Prajna ...
The hallmark of India was the power and profundity of her mind the purity of her soul. Indian sages have already designed a perfect way to attain elevation of mind & move towards truth through a comprehensive system of Yoga. Yoga offers a methodology to understand our self better on all levels. Including our physical well being, the thought process, emotions & desires. The Yoga aspirant can bring out the best in his personally by creating unison in ...