Essay name: Devi Tantra, Mantra, Yantra (study)
Author:
Srider Basudevan Iyer
Affiliation: University of Mumbai / Sanskrit, University Department
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.
Chapter 1 - Introduction
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chapter 1. Introduction Bindu. 53 A bindu is the massive condensed form of Sakti. A bindu
enclosed by a triangle is the representation and expression of the
goddesses.
Mandala.
Any tantra worship is recognized from the use of the triangular
motifs in its layout. Mandala .This layout is within a rectangular or a
circular border known as mandala. There are two types of mandala -
one with gates and the other without gates. Normally, the yantra
without gates is drawn in the north-eastern region requesting the
goddesses to depart and there by giving way for worshipping the
goddesses Nirmalyadh膩ri峁嚹�.
Cakra.
A cakra means the thing which is round, circular. Cakra is a
circular geometrical design enclosing angles and triangles within it. It
may not have a rectangular border but may be enclosed by an array of
lotus petals.
In the opinion of the Gy盲n盲rnava tantra, both the cakra and the
mandala are the same.
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