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Mahanirvana Tantra, Tantra of the Great Liberation is the best known of the Tantric scriptures. It was translated by Sir John Woodruffe (under the pseudonym 'Arthur Avalon'), one of the few Indologists to gain direct access to this obscure and secretive branch of Hinduism. Framed as a conversation between the god Shiva and goddess Shakti, this text describes the chakra, or subtle energy structure of the human body, ceremonies, yogic practices and mantras for meditation, and a summary of the Hindu laws (dharma) regarding sexual behavior. The Introduction in this book was later published as a separate book entitled - 'Introduction to Tantra Shastra'.
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GenreLiterary Classics, Biography and Memoir
Length12 hrs 53 mins
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Publish dateAug 18, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Preface
2Introduction (pt. 1)
3Introduction (pt. 2)
4Chapter 1 - Questions Relating To The Liberation Of Beings
5Chapter 2 - Introduction To The Worship Of Brahman
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6Chapter 3 - Description Of The Worship Of The Supreme Brahman
7Chapter 4 - Introduction Of The Worship Of The Supreme Prakriti
8Chapter 5 - The Formation Of The Mantras, Placing Of The Jar, And Purification Of The Elements Of Worship
9Chapter 6 - Placing Of The Shri-Patra, Homa, Formation Of The Chakra, And Other Rites
10Chapter 7 - Hymn Of Praise (Stotra), Amulet (Kavacha), And The Description Of The Kula Tattva
11Chapter 8 - The Dharmma And Customs Of The Castes And Ashramas
12Chapter 9 - The Ten Kinds Of Purificatory Rites (Sangskara)
13Chapter 10 - Rites Relating To Vriddhi Shraddha, Funeral Rites, And Purnabhisheka
14Chapter 11 - The Account Of Expiatory Rites
15Chapter 12 - An Account Of The Eternal And Immutable Dharmma
16Chapter 13 - Installation Of The Devata
17Chapter 14 - The Consecration Of Shiva-Linga And Description Of The Four Classes Of Avadhutas