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 2 - The Maior Goddesses
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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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N chapter II Major goddesses earth is dug with a defied spade the mud collected, and taken into the earth for sowing seeds. On the dug up place the grains, coins etc are dropped. The following pictures will illucidate the ritual activities. 84 1. The picture of earth drawn at
the chosen site for Mrdsamgraha. 2. Worship offered to the goddess
Earth who is invoked.
3. The collection of Earth from
her womb
4. The sprinkling of grains and
coins signifying prosperity.
