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Soundarya Lahari of Shri Shankara (Study)

by Seetha N. | 1985 | 67,146 words

Hinduism Shaktism

The essay studies in English the Soundarya Lahari of Shri Shankara, focusing on its philosophical and devotional aspects. The Saundaryalahari represents an epitome of Shaktism (worship of the divine Goddess) by expounding the ultimate goal of liberation (moksha) through the non-dual knowledge of Nirguna Brahman, as taught by the Advaita philosophy....

Chapter 7 - Philosophical aspects in Saundaryalahari

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Introduction (the philosophy behind Shiva and Shakti)
The process of creation
The concept of Karma and Avidya (internal darkness)
The concept of Yoganga
The concept of Sarasvata-prayoga
The concept of Garuda-prayoga
The dwelling of the Goddess
The concept of Avarana-cakras
The drawing of Srichakra
The form of the Goddess in Sricakra
The creation of the world
The respect of Gods
The Sixty-four Tantras and Sixty-four Arts
The concepts of Kadividya and Hadividya
The concept of Brahmanda (Universe)
The Kaula, Mishra and Samaya modes of worship
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