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 5 - Conclusion
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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Conclusion. 399 the request underwent transformations and change and She is shown with
multiple hands. The general opinion regarding the accessories in the hands is
that they are weapons which symbolize her fierce nature.
A street side
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temple Akhilandesvari temple
paintings.
On observing the different goddess forms both carvings and
sculptures one can come to the opinion that not all goddess-forms hold
weapons for combat or as others put in for self-defence. Some goddess like esh
Laksmi, Sarasvati, P膩rvat墨 do not always hold weapons. They do not always
have four hands to emphasis their super-human and divine nature. They are
delicate and by the inherent gracefulness, common to femininity, they
possess a soft mellowing glow. Many aspects of the goddess have been
looked into in minute detail. The topic itself is so immense and time limited
that some aspects had to be overlooked. The worship of the cow-goddess or
