Essay name: Devi Tantra, Mantra, Yantra (study)
Author:
Srider Basudevan Iyer
Affiliation: University of Mumbai / Sanskrit, University Department
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.
Preface
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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UNIVERSITY
OF
MUMBAI
List of abbreavations used in the thesis.
I.Vedic literature.
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ADS= Apasthamba Dharmasutra.
AsvSS=Asvalayana Srauta Sutra
Kat.Sam Kataka Samhita.
Mai.Sam Maitrayani Samhita
GDS= Gautama Dharmasutra.
Go.Br= Gopatha Brahmana
RV= Rg Veda.
YV=Yajur Veda.
SV=Sama Veda.
AV= Atharva Veda.
Tai.Sam Taitariya Samhita.
Vaj.Sam Vajaseyana Samhita.
Ait.Br= Aiteraya Brahmana.
Jai.Br Jaiminiya Brahmana.
Tai.Br= Taitiriya Brahmana.
Sat.Br= Satapata Brahmana.
Sam.Br= Samavidhana Brahmana.
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Nir. Niruktam of Yaska.
BDS= Bhaudayana Dharmasutra
Bau.Gr.S= Bhaudayana Grhyasutra.
BrD= Brhaddevata.
Man.Gr.S= Manava Grhyasutra.
San.Gr.S= Sankhyayana Grhyasutra.
Kat.Gr.S= Kataka Grhyasutra.
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