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.
Chapter 3 - Minor Goddesses
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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Chapter 3. Minor goddesses (viii) Dve艣in墨. -315 The eighth daughter of Dussaha is Dve艣in墨鲁15. She causes terror among mankind. She renders a man or even a woman newly married to hate the other. Protection. To vanquish Dve艣in墨, one should offer an oblation of sesame seed, moistened with honey, milk and ghee. One should also perform sacrifices which will procure friends in order to destroy her. Conclusion. These eight goddesses of misfortune are in opposition to the eight Lak峁is who presided over prosperity and happiness. These eight stand for misfortune, gloominess and sad feelings. They are mentioned as the grand daughters of Mrtyu or death 316 Apart from the eight goddesses of misfortune, there is a ninth one - J膩tah膩rin墨 who spells gloom and despair. Rtuh膩rin墨 gave birth to three daughters317- Kucah膩ri峁嚹�, Vya帽janah膩ri峁噄 and J膩tah膩rin墨. 315 MarP LI.47-49a. 316 MarP LI.
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