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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chapter II Major goddesses 124 Draupadiamman Melattur, Tamilnadu.
The special feature of Draupadiamman worship is the divya
of treading bare footed over a pit covered with burning faggots. This
divya is undertaken by women dressed in yellow saris of different
ages as a means of thanks giving.
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In the epic poem R膩m膩ya峁嘺, S墨t膩 is said to have been
obtained from the womb of the earth. As such she represents the
Earth. S墨t膩 is offered worship only as spouse goddess. Her role does
not extend further except that of a chaste wife. A rare instance of S墨t膩
as the defied furrow 192 appears in the Vedic region.
b. Laksmi as a mare.
The DBP mentions about the special incarnation of the
goddess Laksmi as a mare - a mare which springs out of the ocean as
192 RV IV.57.6.
