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Devi Tantra, Mantra, Yantra (study)

by Srider Basudevan Iyer | 2008 | 80,291 words

Hinduism Shaktism

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. Drawing from lesser-known texts, Sri-vidyarnava-tantra and Mahalakshmi Ratnakosa, the research aims to comp...

Chapter 2 - The Maior Goddesses

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Introduction and classification of Goddesses

Vedic Goddesses (1): Aditi

Vedic Goddesses (2): The Earth or Prithivi

Later Vedic goddesses (1): The Earth or Prithivi

Later Vedic goddesses (2): Candi or Candika

Later Vedic goddesses (3): Parvati and Uma

Later Vedic goddesses (4): Lalita

Later Vedic goddesses (5.1): Lakshmi

Later Vedic goddesses (5.2): Mahalakshmi

Laksmi as the holy Basil and the river Padmavati

Later Vedic goddesses (5.4): The eight forms of Lakshmi

Later Vedic goddesses (5.5): Jyeshta-Lakshmi

Later Vedic goddesses (6): Shri, Dakshina, Hri and Bhuti

Later Vedic goddesses (7): Sarasvati

The supreme goddess

Last Updated: 14 November, 2024

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