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Arthur Avalon |
Tantrabhidana |
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| This work forms the first volume of the famous Tantrik Texts series edited and published in Sanskrit by Arthur Avalon (Sir John Woodroffe). The work belongs to the Dictionary Class. The Matrikanighantu and Vijanighantu or Mantra-Kosha by Bhairava Rishi are dictionaries of the single vowels and consonants of the Sanskrit language. Both dictionaries, published for the first time from ancient and rare (in some cases extinct) manuscripts, comprise the main body of this book. They give the Tantrik... |
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Arthur Avalon |
Shardatilaka Tantram |
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| Please note that this title is only available in Sanskrit.Sharadatilaka is the essence of the Tantras, the first cause for the attainment of Dharma, Artha, Karma, Moksha (religious merit, wealth, desire and liberation).In 25 chapters the celebrated author - Lakshmana Deshikendra - deals with the theory and practice of Tantrik worship. It is said that Lakshmana was impelled to write this treatise because of his compassion for men who wanted to know about all the different forms of worship,... |
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Arthur Avalon |
Kularnava Tantra |
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| The Kularnava is an authority in Tantric literature. It is one of the basic works of the rituals and philosophy of the Sakta Tantrism following the Kulacara, the most advanced of the Sakta way. The learned introduction in English gives detailed information about the constitution of the text and esoteric philosophy and practices peculiar to the school. The Kularnava is perhaps the foremost Tantra of the Kaula School and is habitualy cited as an authority in Tantric literature. It is worthy of... |
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Sir John Woodroffe (Arthur Avalon) |
The Serpent Power: Shat-Chakra-Nirupana and Paduka-Panchaka |
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| This work is a description and explanation in fuller detail of the Serpent Power (Kundali Shakti), and the Yoga effected through it, a subject occupying a pre-eminent place in the Tantra Shastra. It consists of a translation of two Sanskrit works published some years ago in the second volume of my series of Tantrik Texts, but hitherto untranslated. |
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Sir John Woodroffe (Arthur Avalon) |
Hymns to the Goddess and Hymn to Kali |
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| This is one more book in the basket of books by the Author on the subject of Tantra. A must for any serious student of Hinduism.About the Author:Sir John Woodroffe settled in India and was totally enchanted by the Tantra Sastra.Pwerhaps he was the first to bring out in English a number of Books on the subject for the benefit of English Reader.He has done immense service to the practitioners of Tantra and has authored more than a dozen Books. |
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Sir John Woodroffe (Arthur Avalon) |
Hymns to the Goddess |
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| A goddess is a female deity. Many cultures have goddesses. Most often these goddesses are part of a polytheistic system that includes several deities. Pantheons in various cultures can include both goddesses and gods, and in some cases also intersex deities.In both ancient and modern cultures, the symbolism of gendered deities is open to a wide variety of interpretations. The primacy of a monotheistic or near-monotheistic goddess is advocated by some modern matriarchists and pantheists as a... |
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Sir John Woodroffe (Arthur Avalon) |
Hymns to Kali |
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| "Kali is a Hindu goddess with a long and complex history in Hinduism. Although sometimes presented as dark and violent, her earliest incarnation as a figure of annihilation still has some influence, while more complex Tantric beliefs sometimes extend her role so far as to be the Ultimate Reality (Brahman) and Source of Being. She is also known and revered as Bhavatarini (meaning: redeemer of the universe Dakshineswar Kali Temple). Finally, the comparatively recent devotional movement largely... |
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Arthur Avalon |
Mahanirvana Tantra |
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| Mahanirvana Tantra seems to play an important role during this age, its place in the framework of Kali Yuga is presented by Lord Shiva himself thus: "For the benefit of men of the Kali Yuga, men bereft of energy and dependent for existence on the food they eat, the Kaula (i.e. Tantra) doctrine, O Auspicious One! is given" (Avalon). Furthermore, Lord Shiva proclaims that "In this age the Mantras of the Tantras are efficacious, yield immediate fruit, and are auspicious for... |
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Arthur Avalon (ed.) |
Principles of Tantra: The Tantratattva of Sriyukta Siva Candra Vidyarnava Bhattacarya Mahodaya (In 2 Volumes) |
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| This book contains the Tantratattva of Shriyukta Shiva Chandra Vidyarnava Bhattacharyya Mahodaya. The work here translated is that on an Indian mind unaffected by western thought. Apart from its intrinsic merits, it has such value as being the record of the views of an English educated Hindu, who finds in the conclusions of recent western science a corroboration of his ancient eastern beliefs. Its author modestly says: "I have attempted to give the reader the result of a general survey of... |
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Arthur Avalon |
Kulachudamani Tantra |
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| The Kulachudamani-tantra or "crest-jewel" of the Kulachara division of Tantrika Sadhakas is included in the list of revealed works, which according to the Vamakeshvara Tantra, are considered to be the chief amongst those which deal with the worship of Shakti. It is accordingly found frequently referred to as an authority in many compilations though the Kulachudamani itself (II, 8) refers us, for all technical terms, to the Bhairavi Tantra, which is, however now known chiefly from... |
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Arthur Avalon |
Prapancasara Tantra of Sankaracarya |
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| Tantra Sastra is Sadhana Sastra, the object of which is to reach the highest truth,the Brahman. The Sadhaka is repeatedly told to have recourse to initiation by the Guru into his mantra, Devata and other necessaries. Divided into 36 Patalas, the book deals with the worship of Devatas in the tantric way. Its tantric nature is reflected in the philosophical dictrine relating to sound creation, the general termonology, Devatas of worship and the rituals character of its contents from the sixth to... |
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Arthur Avalon |
Sarada Tilaka Tantram |
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| Sarada-Tilaka of Laksmana Desikendra is a tantric treatise which deals primarily with the Tantric worship of gods and goddesses, such as Bhuvanesvari, Tvarita, Durga, Bhairavi, Gayatri, Ganapati, Surya, Visnu, Nrsimha, Purusottama, Siva, Daksinamurti, Aghora. A few chapters relate to Yoga, Kundalini, Bhutasuddhi, Pranayama and lead the aspirant to the attainment of Atmaparamatma-yoga--a union of personal self with the supreme self. The book contains a list of ancient works known and unknown.... |
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Taranath Vidyaratan (Ed.) |
Shatchakra-Nirupana and Paduka-Panchaka |
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Sir John Woodroffe |
Is India Civilized: Essays on Indian Culture |
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| When recall to the West Principles which both East and West held to before the batter's entry upon some paths of modern aberration. But who will listen to any message, indeed who can give it-if it we not given by a free, thinking, and respect-earning self.
About the Author:
Sir John Woodroffe (1865-1936), also known by his pseudonym Arthur Avalon, received his B.C.L. (Bachelor of Civil Law) from University College, Oxford. He moved to India, where he practiced law. He became Advocate-General... |
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Sir John Woodroffe |
Introduction to Tantra Sastra |
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| This book “Introduction to Tantra Sastra” written by Sir. John Woodroffe (1865–1936) also known by his pseudonym Arthur Avalon, was originally published as the Introduction to his English translation with notes of "Maha Nirvana Tantra (Tantra of Great Liberation)".In this book he gives an outline of Tantra Sastra for beginners. He was a British Orientalist whose work helped to unleash in the West a deep and wide interest in Hindu philosophy and Yogic practices. He is... |
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Oscar Marcel Hinze |
Tantra Vidya |
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| This contans two dissertations on (1) Understanding Archaic Astronomy and (2) Permenides and the Tantric Yoga. of these the first dissertation concerns with the understanding of Archaic Astronomy from the stand-point of a psychologist of perception, trained in Astronomy. The author deals with the psychology of Perception and the seven Lotus-flowers of the Kundalini Yoga-by elucidating the study of Arthur Avalon, giving parallels in other traditions, while presenting a comperativestudy on its... |
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Sir John Woodroffe |
Principles of Tantra (2 Vols.) |
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| This book contains the Tantratattva of Shriyukta Shiva Chandra Vidyarnava Bhattacharyya Mahodaya. The work here translated is that on an Indian mind unaffected by western thought. Apart from its intrinsic merits, it has such value as being the record of the views of an English educated Hindu, who finds in the conclusions of recent western science a corroboration of his ancient eastern beliefs. Its author modestly says: "I have attempted to give the reader the result of a general survey... |
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