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...
Conclusion (to the minor Goddesses)
The minor goddesses are worshipped for a variety of personal reasons. They are worshipped in a variety of ways
301 Chapter 3. Minor goddesses also. Though the recorded forms of worship are far and few, still their popularity among the masses is never the less. They are propiated by the masses in their own ways with or without the accompaniment of mantras. But one thing which follows is 'Action' and 'Gestures' which are invariable part of the worship processes. Popularity at a local level and influence over a short span of time together with short term benefits has accorded to them the title 'minor goddesses' in the thesis. UNIVERSI OF MUMBAI * LIBRARY