Devi Tantra, Mantra, Yantra (study)
by Srider Basudevan Iyer | 2008 | 80,291 words
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...
Description of Goddess Kaumari
[Full title: The seven Matrikas (3): Kaumari]
The third in the list of the seven matrikas is Kaumari. DM Devi Kavacam 9.b. 274
She is said to be riding on the peacock and holding the sakti missile in her hands 276. She is described as being surrounded by peacocks and cocks 277 Weapons. The thunderbolt and the Sakti missal are mentioned as the weapons of the matrka Kaumari. Iconograpic details. The idol of Kaumari has one face, two eyes and four hands. She is mentioned to have matted hair as crown and is youthful. Apart from the varada-abhaya gesture she holds the thunderbolt and the sakti weapon in her hand 278.