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 4 - Worship and The Worshipper
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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Worship & worshipper Suvasin墨 puj膩 as part of 艢r墨cakra worship. Women. Worship offered to women as goddess in person by the S膩dhaka. 321 Women held an important place in the belief and practices of the
classes as is evident from the Brhat Samhita. It is stated that, there exists no
creation of Brahma the creator, which is equal to a woman. She has been
referred to as a gem. It is mentioned that, such a gem in the shape of a
women is the fruit of a person's good deeds and from such a gem a person
obtains sons and pleasures. A woman, therefore, resembles the goddess of
wealth in a family and must be treated with respect and, all her wants must
be satisfied 21. It is further states the divinity of women citing the boons
which they have obtained from the gods. Accordingly, they are blessed with
personal purity by the moon god (Somadeva), the Gandharvas have given to
them pure speech, the fire god (Agni) has given to them the privilege of
eating any kind of food without restrictions. Women therefore are without
21 Br.Sam.74.4
