Devi Tantra, Mantra, Yantra (study)
by Srider Basudevan Iyer | 2008 | 80,291 words
This essay studies the history of Devi (the Goddess) in relation with worship using Tantra, Yantra and Mantra. The study explores the concept of the 'Female Principle' or Goddess, examining her role and significance in ancient Indian society. Drawing from lesser-known texts, Sri-vidyarnava-tantra and Mahalakshmi Ratnakosa, the research aims to comp...
Acknowledgments
I sincerely acknowledge the valuable help and guidance given by the following persons in the successful completion of this research work. 1. Dr. Gauri P. Mahulikar, my guide, without whose careful scrutiny and valuable guidance, I would not have completed this undertaking. 2. Dr. Madhavi R. Narsalay, who provided me with the necessary books, advice prompts as well as suitable motivation to complete the undertaking successfully. 3. Dr Sindhu S. Dange who out of the way reached out to me and provided me with the necessary information and clarified my doubts. I'am much indebted to, The Department of Sanskrit for bestowing the 1 "Sudhakar Dixit Scholarship." -Thank you all. S. V. Iyer