Thoughts on Tantra and Vaiṣṇavism
Author | : Kālīprasāda Siṃha |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Kālīprasāda Siṃha |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : |
Collection of papers.
Author | : Keith Dowman |
Publisher | : State University of New York Press |
Total Pages | : 479 |
Release | : 2010-03-31 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 1438401485 |
In Tibetan Buddhism, Mahamudra represents a perfected level of meditative realization: it is the inseparable union of wisdom and compassion, of emptiness and skillful means. These eighty-four masters, some historical, some archetypal, accomplished this practice in India where they lived between the eighth and twelfth centuries. Leading unconventional lives, the siddhas include some of the greatest Buddhist teachers; Tilopa, Naropa, and Marpa among them. Through many years of study, Keith Dowman has collected and translated their songs of realization and the legends about them. In consultation with contemporary teachers, he gives a commentary on each of the Great Adepts and culls from available resources what we can know of their history. Dowman's extensive Introduction traces the development of tantra and discusses the key concepts of the Mahamudra. In a lively and illuminating style, he unfolds the deeper understandings of mind that the texts encode. His treatment of the many parallels to contemporary psychology and experience makes a valualbe contribution to our understanding of human nature.
Author | : Mahendranath Sircar |
Publisher | : Genesis Publishing Pvt Ltd |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Mysticism |
ISBN | : 9788177557404 |
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Total Pages | : 229 |
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ISBN | : 9788184702064 |
Author | : Mahendranath Sircar |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : |
The Present Book Is Dwelling Vaisnavism And Tantricism. It Consists Of Eighteen Lectures On Vaisnavism And The Ninteenth Chapter Is On Tantricism By Dr. M.N. Sircar, A Scholar Of International Reputation, Many Of Whose Monumental Works On Philosophy And Religion Are Already In The Field. These Are Delivered As Sri Krsna Extension Lectures On Aryan Dharma . The Author Himself, A Mystic, Is Fit To Deal With The Theme And He Has Done Thorough Justice To It By His Masterly And Exhaustive Treatment In A Lucid Style, So That The Subject Though Abstruse, Has Been Made Interesting And Intelligible.
Author | : Ramprasad Mishra |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : History |
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For The Evolution Of The Indian Culture The Religions From Different Parts Of India Have Really Contributed A Lion`S Share. Indian Religions While Differing From Each Other In Their Theories And Practices Have Always Maintained A Basic Aim Of Establishing Unity In Diversity.
Author | : Sanjukta Gupta |
Publisher | : Motilal Banarsidass |
Total Pages | : 3 |
Release | : 2000-01-01 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 8120817346 |
Visnuism is one of the chief religions of the Hindus and the Pancaratra is the oldest surviving Visnuite sect. The influence of its tenets on later Visnuism has undoubtedly been great but has never been thoroughly explored. Despite change and corruption the ritual worship described in the old Pancaratra texts is still performed today in many of the famous temples in southern India and in some in the north. A deeper insight into the historical development of the Visnuite sects, their ritual, occultism and building of temples and images can only be obtained from the scientific study of these ancient Pancaratra texts which formulate the relevant basic concepts. The theological and ritualistic aspects of the Pancaratra system have attracted scholars for some time past and a number of texts have been edited. Some of these publications are of a high standard and include illuminating introductions. The reason why the author has chosen to translate the text of the Laksmi Tantra is that its philosophical pronouncements incorporate many of the sectÍs earlier traditions. A second reason is because of its occultism, which throws light on an aspect of the Pancaratra system that is not dealt with in any other known text. However, keeping the size of this book she has refrained from discussing the interesting topic of ritualistic esoterism. Among the vast number of Pancaratra Agamic texts, the Laksmi Tantra stands out because it deals almost exclusively with Laksmi. The divine creative impulse, intelligence, potency, potentiality, power, majesty and speech. The focus of the text is on Pancaratra philosophy (including cosmogony) and the practice of yoga based on it, with its attendant Mantra Sastra. By dealing with the role of Sakti in the creation and maintenance of the world, totally rely on God's mercy and benevolence, the Laksmi Tantra succeeds in overcoming sectarian boundaries.
Author | : Gupta |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 434 |
Release | : 1972-06 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 900464556X |
Author | : Mahendranath Sircar |
Publisher | : Genesis Publishing Pvt Ltd |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Mysticism |
ISBN | : 9788177557411 |
Author | : Kanai Lal Dutt |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 112 |
Release | : 1963 |
Genre | : Vaishnavism |
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