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 Vaishnavi
[Full title: The seven Matrikas (4): Vaishnavi]
The goddess Vaishnavi, is the fourth in of the Matrkas. The DM 279 describes the goddess to be equipped with weapons in all the four hands. 276 DM 8.16 277 DM 11.14 278 Meghaduta P.50 279 DM 8.17; 11.15. 275
276 Chapter 3. Minor goddesses The goddess Vaisnavi, riding on the garuda holds the following weapons conch, discus, a mace and the Sarangarava bow. Weapons. This goddess posses the following weapons - a discus, a conch, a mace and a bow. It is the discus she uses against the demons 280. Iconograpic details. Vaisnavi is described as having one face and four hands she in which holds a conch and a discus apart from the gesture of varada-abhaya. She is stated to be riding on the garuda 281. 280 DM 8.47.a.