Devi Tantra, Mantra, Yantra (study)

by Srider Basudevan Iyer | 2008 | 80,291 words

Hinduism Shaktism

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Summary: 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. Drawing from lesser-known texts, Sri-vidyarnava-tantra and Mahalakshmi Ratnakosa, the research aims to comprehensively illuminate the goddess's facets for better understanding and appreciation, offering a valuable resource for worshipers and scholars.

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Acknowledgments

+ Chapter 1 - Introduction

. Introduction to the principle of Shakti and Shaktism

. Introduction to Devi or the Goddesses

. Introduction to the concept of Yuga (Ages)

. Introduction to Tantra

. Introduction to Agama

. Tantra—Categorization according to Acaras

. Classification of Tantra according to school’s of thought

. Other ways of Classifying Tantras

. Tantra and Devi

. Shaktavada and the divisions of the Shakti doctrine

. The concept of Mantra (instrument of thought)

. Initiation or Diksa of Mantra

. Method of making a Mantra potent

. The concept of Yantra (mystical diagram)

. Devi and the Tantra, Mantra and Yantra relation

+ Chapter 2 - The Maior Goddesses

. Introduction and classification of Goddesses

. Vedic Goddesses (1): Aditi

. Vedic Goddesses (2): The Earth or Prithivi

. Later Vedic goddesses (1): The Earth or Prithivi

. Later Vedic goddesses (2): Candi or Candika

. Later Vedic goddesses (3): Parvati and Uma

. Later Vedic goddesses (4): Lalita

. Later Vedic goddesses (5.1): Lakshmi

. Later Vedic goddesses (5.2): Mahalakshmi

. Laksmi as the holy Basil and the river Padmavati

. Later Vedic goddesses (5.4): The eight forms of Lakshmi

. Later Vedic goddesses (5.5): Jyeshta-Lakshmi

. Later Vedic goddesses (6): Shri, Dakshina, Hri and Bhuti

. Later Vedic goddesses (7): Sarasvati

. The supreme goddess

+ Chapter 3 - Minor Goddesses

. Introduction to the Minor goddesses

. Description of Goddesses Usas

. Description of Goddesses Ratri

. Description of Goddesses Sandhya (or Twilight)

. Tithi Nitya Devata (the Datal Divinities)—Introduction

. Minor goddesses Deities of asterisms and particular days

. Datal divinities of Tantra

. Descirption of Goddesses Astaka and Ekastaka

. Descirption of Goddess Shashti

. Descirption of Goddess Ashtami

. Description of Bhramari Devi

. Description of Goddess Katyayani

. Description of Goddess Bhuvaneshvari

. Description of Goddess Kali

. Description of the Matrikas—Introduction

. Description of Goddess Brahmi

. Description of Goddess Maheshvari

. Description of Goddess Kaumari

. Description of Goddess Vaishnavi

. Description of Goddess Varahi

. Description of Goddess Mahendri

. Description of Goddess Camunda

. Details of Matrika worship

. Description and Worship of the Yoginis

. Snake Goddesses (1) Kadru

. Snake Goddesses (2) Manasa

. The Goddesses of Misfortune—Eight daughters of Dussaha

. Jataharini—the ninth Goddess of Misfortune

. Description of the Dasa Mahavidya Devatas (Ten great Knowledges)

. Conclusion (to the minor Goddesses)

+ Chapter 4 - Worship and The Worshipper

. Description of Worship—Introduction

. Types of worship

. Worship involving Natural Objects

. Worship involving Cakra, Yantra or Meru

. Worship involving Idols

. Worship involving Women

. Worship involving Virgins

. Sadhaka worship accessories (1): Asana or the Seat

. Sadhaka worship accessories (2): Mala or Rosary

. Sadhaka worship accessories (3): Dress code

. Sadhaka worship accessories (4): Mudras or Gestures

. Sadhaka worship accessories (5): Patra or Specific utensils

. Sadhya worship accessories (1): Asana or the Seat

. Sadhya worship accessories (2): The Lamp

. Sadhya worship accessories (3): Gandha or Fragrance

. Sadhya worship accessories (4): Flowers

. Sadhya worship accessories (5): Offerings

. Sadhya worship accessories (6): Japa

. Conducive Conditions for worship

. Specific days for worship and Festivals

. Description of the Guru

. Description of the Sadhaka or Initiate

. Description of the Diksha or Initiation

. Sutiable Time for Initiation (Diksha)

. Disposal of the remants of worship

. Conclusion (for worship and worshipper)

Chapter 5 - Conclusion

Appendix 1 - Sixty-four Tantras

Appendix 2 - Sixty-four Yoginis

Appendix 3 - List of Upacaras (services)

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