Kularnava Tantra

Author : Madhav Pundalik Pandit
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8120809734

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Kulārṇava Tantra by Madhav Pundalik Pandit Pdf

Kularnava Tantra is perhaps the foremost Tantra of the Kaula School and is constantly cited as an authority in Tantric literature. It is worthy of close study by those who would understand the tenets and practice of the tradition of which it is a Sastra. It calls upon man to wake up to the rare privilege that has been given to him, e.g., human birth in which the being becomes conscious of himself and is offered a choice, a choice between stagnation and rapid progression towards his Godhead. He is asked to purify himself and told how to do it. In unambiguous terms he is told that a wine-drinker is different from the drinkers of ecstasy; the union of delight is between the ascending Shakti and the presiding Lord above, and not between man and woman. The Introduction by Arthur Avalon (Sir John Woodroffe) gives a concise outline of the work. Sri M.P. Pandit, who is a keen student of the Tantras and Vedas, has rendered the work in English in eleven chapters. The Readings are free transla-tions with annotations where necessary, omitting technical details but preserving the spirit and essential import of the original in his characteristically lucid style. The complete text is given in Devanagari after being duly edited by Taranatha Vidyaranya for those who wish to study the book in the original Sanskrit..

Author : M. P. Pandit
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Tantras
ISBN : 8120809726

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Kularnava Tantra by M. P. Pandit Pdf

The Kularnava is perhaps the foremost Tantra of the Kaula School and is constantly cited as an authority in Tantric literature. It is worthy of close study by those who would understand the tenets and practice of the tradition of which it is a Sastra. The Introduction by Arthur Avalon gives a concise outline of the work. Sri M.P. Pandit who is a keen student of the Tantras and Vedas has rendered the work in English in eleven chapters. The readings are free translations, with annotations where necessary, omitting technical details but preserving the spirit and essential import of the original in his characteristically lucid style. The Kularnava prescribes the modes of preparation for the high quest; it draws upon ethics, religion, philosophy, yoga to elevate human life gradually to the level of godly life. It comprehends the multiple personality of man and provides for the healthy growth of his mental faculties, purification of his physical faculties through ritual, japa, mantra and upasana. Who is fit for the path of Tantra? Who is competent to guide the novice on the double - edged razor path? What is the responsibility of a Guru to a disciple? These and other relevant questions are raised and answered in a satisfying manner.

Author : Tārānātha Vidyāratna
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Hindu sects
ISBN : 0895817462

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Kulārṇava Tantra by Tārānātha Vidyāratna Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1014640487

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Kulārnava tantra by Anonim Pdf

Author : Rosengarten Family Fund
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Tantras
ISBN : 8177557297

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Kularnava Tantra by Rosengarten Family Fund Pdf

Author : Apurba Chandra Barthakuria
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Tantras
ISBN : 9381209332

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The Kulārṇava Tantra by Apurba Chandra Barthakuria Pdf

Author : Georg Feuerstein, Ph.D.
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1998-07-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834825451

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Tantra by Georg Feuerstein, Ph.D. Pdf

A leading yoga researcher offers a clear and lively introduction to the history, philosophy, and practice of the Tantric spiritual tradition Tantra—often associated with Kundalini Yoga—is a fundamental dimension of Hinduism, emphasizing the cultivation of “divine power” (shakti) as a path to infinite bliss. Tantra has been widely misunderstood in the West, however, where its practices are often confused with eroticism and licentious morality. Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy dispels many common misconceptions, providing an accessible introduction to the history, philosophy, and practice of this extraordinary spiritual tradition. The Tantric teachings are geared toward the attainment of enlightenment as well as spiritual power and are present not only in Hinduism but also Jainism and Vajrayana Buddhism. In this book, Georg Feuerstein offers readers a clear understanding of authentic Tantra, as well as appropriate guidance for spiritual practice and the attainment of higher consciousness.

Author : Shiv Kumar Tiwari
Publisher : Sarup & Sons
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Hinduism
ISBN : 8176252999

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Tribal Roots of Hinduism by Shiv Kumar Tiwari Pdf

Author : L. R. Chawdhri
Publisher : Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1845570227

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Secrets of Yantra, Mantra and Tantra by L. R. Chawdhri Pdf

Unveiled in this book are the secrets of the occult sciences of Yantra, Mantra and Tantra to help the reader achieve worldly success and spiritual enlightenment. Detailed instructions are given for the preparation and application of Yantras for specific purposes: to win favours, defeat for selecting and using Mantras to attain miraculous powers, and fulfilment of one's desires, are explained in detail. In the Tantra section of the book, methods of treatment of diseases by herbs are given. Information is provided about Tantric articles and where to obtain them.

Author : Mukunda Stiles
Publisher : Weiser Books
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781609253622

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Tantra Yoga Secrets by Mukunda Stiles Pdf

The practice of Tantra Yoga is considered to be the highest and most rapid path to enlightenment. Master teacher Mukunda Stiles offers 18 lessons in Tantra Yoga, a practice of transformational self-healing in which we can deepen awareness of our bodies, their energy forces, and the connections to the natural world around you and those you love. While many movements today describe tantra as a sexual practice promising longer and better orgasms, increased stamina, and ecstasy, the real Tantra aims to awaken Kundalini, the dormant potential force in the human personality. The Tantra tradition includes a vast range of practical teachings leading to the expansion of human consciousness and the liberation of primal energy. By heightening their awareness to this connective energy, readers will learn to embrace and develop a higher level of intimacy, the heart of tantra. Stiles explains this intimate and life-changing practice with grace, structure, and clarity--an easy-to-follow Tantra Yoga workshop in book form. Tantra Yoga Secrets will empower readers to overcome emotions, gain new knowledge, and live a more fulfilling spiritual lifestyle.

Author : Lilian Silburn
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1988-10-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781438419992

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Kundalini by Lilian Silburn Pdf

Kundalini's power lies dormant in humans until it is awakened. The awakened Kundalini expresses the primal divine impulse and ultimately joins the individual with the divine. The development of the book parallels the development of the Kundalini within. Part One exposes the awakening and unfolding of the Kundalini; Part Two describes the piercing of the energy centers and the stages of ascent through the body; and Part Three examines Kundalini's relation to sexual expression. The book provides a deep understanding of Tantra and of the underlying purpose of Tantracism. The author carefully considers the Caryakrama practices of sexual expression as a means of awakening and controlling Kundalini. Silburn draws together passages from the Trika, Krama, and Kaula systems ranging through Abhinavagupta and Lalla and provides both translation and commentary for them. Chapters on the Chakras, the Nadis, and on mantras further elucidate the topic and lead to a forceful conclusion: Kundalini is the source of ultimate human knowledge and power.

Author : Lee Siegel
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1987-12-09
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0226756912

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Laughing Matters by Lee Siegel Pdf

"How can anyone laugh who knows of old age, disease, and death?"—Buddhacarita This question, so solemnly posed by the young Buddha, first led Lee Siegel to examine the hitherto unexplored realm of Indian comedy. Laughing Matters is Siegel's account of two intersecting journeys: a search for comic traditions created and preserved in Sanskrit literature and a journey through modern India in quest of a laughter that persists across time and culture. Hearing a boisterous and bawdy voice from India's past, Siegel has provided original and highly entertaining translations of Sanskrit literature that reveal a sparkling sensibility embedded in the texts. These translations are integrated with a detailed analysis of the types and structures of India's mirth. Siegel develops an original theory of comedy and laughter, applying it to reveal the humor in the ancient works. Defining sacred and profane comedy and the "taste" and "erotics" of laughter, he delineates two main Indian categories of comedy—laughter at others and laughter at oneself—which are roughly parallel to the Western traditions of satire and humor. He examines these categories in all of their forms and functions: satires of manners, social satire, and religious satire; and human and divine comedy. Siegel concludes by presenting his perceptions of humor in modern India as seen through cartoons, movies, books, and social gatherings. Laughing Matters is both a serious and a hilarious study of the Indian comic sense of life—a vision formed in the convergence of the bitter insight of satire and the sweet outlook of humor. Past and present, the contextual and the universal, scholarship and the picaresque, are all interwoven in this original treatise on the aesthetics of comedy and the psychology of laughter.

Author : Lynn Foulston
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2009-07-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781782847205

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Hindu Goddesses by Lynn Foulston Pdf

Explores the diversity of Hindu goddesses and the variety of ways in which they are worshipped. Although they undoubtedly have ancient origins, Hindu goddesses and their worship is still very much a part of the fabric of religious engagement in India today. This book offers an introduction to a complex and often baffling field of study.

Author : Daniel Odier
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781620555606

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Tantric Kali by Daniel Odier Pdf

The mythology, rituals, meditations, and practices used in Tantric worship of the goddess Kali in the tradition of Kashmiri Shaivism • Reveals the practices of Vamachara, known as the Left-hand Path but more accurately translated as the Path of Shakti • Includes a Kali ritual from the Nirrutara Tantra, translated here for the first time • Presents devotional chants, meditations, and mudras specific to Tantric worship of Kali According to traditions going back to pre-Vedic times, Kali sprang from the third eye of the Goddess Durga as a destructive and terrifying manifestation of feminine power sent to lay waste to the forces of evil. Throughout India to this day, Kali is worshipped as the destroyer of bondage, capable of liberating her devotee from all rules and subjugation. In Tantric Kali, Daniel Odier presents the mythology, practices, and rituals of Kali worship in the Tantric Kaula tradition within Kashmiri Shaivism. He reveals the practices of Vamachara, commonly known as the Left-hand Path but more accurately translated as the Path of Shakti. In this tradition the body itself is Kali’s temple, and it is therefore unnecessary to reject or deny the body to know union with the divine. Instead, nothing is regarded as pure or impure and there is complete freedom from rules. Focused on working directly with forbidden emotions and behaviors, this path allows the seeker to transcend obstacles to liberation through sexual union. According to the Kaula Upanishad, “In your behavior do the opposite to what the norms dictate but remain in consciousness.” This is the essence of Tantra. Kali is absolute reality: manifested as woman intoxicated by desire, she frees the tantric practitioner from all desire except union with the divine. The author includes an evocative ritual from the Nirrutara Tantra--never before translated into any Western language--containing devotions to the 64 yoginis according to Matsyendranath, founder of the Kaula path. Offering devotional chants, meditations, and mudras specific to Tantric worship of Kali, this empowering book provides practices and teachings for those on the Tantric path to liberation.

Author : Paul E. Muller-Ortega
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781438413853

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The Triadic Heart of Śiva by Paul E. Muller-Ortega Pdf

This book explores one of the most explicit and sophisticated theoretical formulations of tantric yoga. It explains Abhinavagupta's teaching about the nature of ultimate reality, about the methods for experiencing this ultimate reality, and about the nature of the state of realization, a condition of embodied enlightenment. The author uncovers the conceptual matrix surrounding the practices of the Kaula lineage of Kashmir Shaivism. The primary textual basis for the book is provided by Abhinavagupta's Parātrīśikā-laghuvṛtti, a short meditation manual that centers on the symbolism of the Heart-mantra, SAUḤ.