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 Vaiśāka Puruṣārthas. 389 All sorts of Accumulation Attainment of
success.
ṣṭ
Death.
of jewels.
Death.
jewels.
Death.
Āṣāḍ
Destruction of Destruction of Destruction of
relatives.
relatives.
relatives.
屹ṇa
Increase.
Prosperity.
Longevity.
貹岹
Sorrow
Decrease
Destruction of
life.
ś
All types of Auspicious.
Accumulation
success.
of jewels.
پ첹
Bestows
Knowledge
Mantra-
knowledge
siddhi.
ś
Auspicious Comfort.
Mantra-
bestowing.
siddhi.
ʲṣa
Destruction of Destruction of Trouble from
intellect.
knowledge. enemies.
岵
Attains gold.
Increase in Increase in
intellect.
intellect.
ʳܲԲ
Success.
Prosperity.
The
everywhere
fulfillment of
all desires.
or
첹
Poverty
both the giver recommended.
to Not
- Na -
and
the
reciever.
