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.
Appendix 1 - Sixty-four Tantras
9 (of 36)
External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)
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Appendix 6 Divya-snaniya-udvartanam Ulloca (canopy made with ruby (preparation for the act of ritual- bathing.) and pearls and supported with gold pillars.) 7 8 9 Usnodaka-snanam (hot water for Padyam of durva, lotus,
bathing.)
Kanaka-kalasa-chuta sakala-
tirtha abhisekam (showering
waters of sacred rivers from a
golden pot.)
Dhauta-vastra parimarjanam
(removing the drenched clothes.)
10 Aruna-dukula paridhanam
(draping of a red-soft cloth)
visnukranta etc flowers.
Arghyam of gandha, flowers,
barley, mustard, sesame, durva
blades, kusa blades and
akshata.
Achamanam
Madhuparkam
11 Aruna kuca-uttariyam (a red
Taila Alepanam
blouse.)
12 Alepa-mandapa pravesam (entry Snanam of hot water
into the room for smearing)
13 Alepa-mandapa mani-pita
upavesanam (seating on a
bejeweled seat for besmearing.)
14 Divya-gandha sarvanga-
vilepanam (smearing of fragrant
scents and unguents like musk,
gorocana, mrugamada, saffron,
sandal paste etc...)
15 Kesa-bharasya kalaagaru
Application of curd, milk,
ghee, sugar etc...
Water poured from gold-pots
with pearls, rubies etc...
Sari and blouse
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