Download or read book Explaining Mantras written by Robert A. Yelle and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explaining Mantras explores the intersection of poetry and magic in the mantras or verbal formulas of Hindu Tantra. The author reveals how mantras work in light of both the esoteric tradition of Tantra and a general semiotic theory of ritual. Mantras mimic the act of sexual reproduction and the cosmic cycle of creation and destruction. A mantra that imitates creation is believed to be more creative and effective in producing a real-world result. Drawing from linguistics, semiotics, anthropology, and philosophy, as well as the history of religions, the author argues that mantras and other ritual discourses use rhetorical devices, including imitation, to construct the persuasive illusion of a natural language, one with a direct and immediate connection to reality. This vital relation between poetry and ritual has been neglected in many current theories of religion. Explaining Mantras combines the study of ancient Tantric rituals with the latest theories in the human sciences, and will be of interest to a broad range of readers.
Download or read book Yoni Mantras written by Jewel the Muse and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-15 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yoni Mantras is an enlightening, feminine, interactive guidebook designed to lead you on a journey of self-healing and feminine transformation. You will channel your inner goddess, connect deeply with your womb, release negative energy, and understand the power of manifestation. This guide includes the following sacred lessons: - Establishing a Relationship with Your Yoni - Pleasure & Sensuality - Detox & Release Negative Energy - Yoni Healing & Womb Wellness - Attracting Peace, Love, & Positive Vibrations - Manifest Your Desires And more. A total of 222 mantras will assist you in reprogramming your subconscious mind to ultimately shift your reality and establish a deeper connection with your inner self. Unique to this guidebook are the sacred healing practices following each chapter. Each sacred healing practice is designed to help you connect with your sacred center, locate energy blockages, enhance sexual vitality, and improve overall womb wellness. Welcome to your goddess evolution.
Download or read book Tantric Mantras written by Andre Padoux and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-05-19 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a systematic and complete overview of the highest scholarly quality on Tantric mantras in Hinduism, this book presents a summary on the nature of Tantric mantras, their phonetic aspect, structure and classifications. Additionally, it explains the metaphysical-theological nature of Tantric mantras and gives an introduction to their beliefs and practices. In individual chapters, Andre Padoux discusses the extraction and examination of mantras, certain characteristics such as their "perfect nature" and their imperfections, and he describes certain mantrics practices. For the first time, Andre Padoux' work on Tantric mantras is made accessible to an English-speaking readership. This book will be of great interest to scholars of Religious Studies, Theology, Indology, South Asian Studies, and Asian Religion.
Download or read book Goddess Durga and Sacred Female Power written by Laura Amazzone and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2010 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Amazzone's voice is strong and clear. Goddess Durga promises the transformation, empowerment, and dignity that is our birthright."--Marisa Tomei, Academy Award-winning actor.
Download or read book Yoni Shakti written by Uma Dinsmore-Tuli and published by Pinter & Martin Limited. This book was released on 2020-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this courageous and radical book, Uma Dinsmore-Tuli explores the sexual politics of yoga from a perspective that sees women's spiritual transformation as the most revolutionary force.
Download or read book The Yonitantra written by J. A. Schoterman and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Critical edition with an informative introduction of a tantric text.
Download or read book Divine Dialogues The Mantras of M kyopani ad and Their Timeless Wisdom written by Ramesh Chauhan and published by Ramesh Kumar Chauhan. This book was released on 2024-07-19 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Divine Dialogues: The Mantras of Māṇḍūkyopaniṣad and Their Timeless Wisdom" presents an in-depth exploration of one of the shortest yet profound Upanishads, the Māṇḍūkyopaniṣad. This book delves into the teachings of the Māṇḍūkyopaniṣad, which elucidates the nature of reality and consciousness through the analysis of the sacred syllable 'Om' and the four states of consciousness: waking, dreaming, deep sleep, and Turiya (the transcendental state). Each mantra is presented in its original Devanagari script, accompanied by a Romanized version, followed by detailed translation, explanation, interpretation, and significance. The author meticulously unveils the deeper meanings behind these ancient verses, providing contemporary reflections and practical applications to enhance spiritual growth and understanding in modern life. Divine Dialogues not only illuminates the essence of the Māṇḍūkyopaniṣad but also bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and today's world, making it accessible and relevant to modern seekers. The final consolidated reflection synthesizes the key teachings, offering a comprehensive guide to applying these insights to everyday life. Whether you are a student of philosophy, a spiritual seeker, or simply curious about ancient Indian wisdom, this book provides a rich, engaging, and transformative experience that will deepen your understanding of the self and the universe.
Download or read book Mahanirvana Tantra written by Anonymous and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written as a dialogue between the god Shiva and goddess Shaki, Mahanirvana Tantra describes the chakras ("disk" or "wheel", refering to the energy centers in our body), ceremonies, yogic practices and mantras for meditation, as well as a summary of the Hindu laws (dharma) regarding sexual behavior._x000D_ Contents:_x000D_ Questions relating to the Liberation of Beings_x000D_ Introduction to the Worship of Brahman_x000D_ Description of the Worship of the Supreme Brahman_x000D_ Introduction of the Worship of the Supreme Prakriti_x000D_ The Formation of the Mantras, Placing of the Jar, and Purification of the Elements of Worship_x000D_ Placing of the Shri-patra, Homa, Formation of the Chakra, and other Rites_x000D_ Hymn of Praise (Stotra), Amulet (Kavacha), and the description of the Kula-tattva_x000D_ The Dharmma and Customs of the Castes and Ashramas_x000D_ The Ten Kinds of Purificatory Rites (Sangskara)_x000D_ Rites relating to Vriddhi Shraddha, Funeral Rites, and Purnabhisheka_x000D_ The Account of Expiatory Rites_x000D_ An Account of the Eternal and Immutable Dharmma_x000D_ Installation of the Devata_x000D_ The Consecration of Shiva-linga and Description of the Four Classes of Avadhutas
Download or read book Mahanirvana Tantra of the Great Liberation written by Anonymous and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written as a dialogue between the god Shiva and goddess Shaki, Mahanirvana Tantra describes the chakras ("disk" or "wheel", refering to the energy centers in our body), ceremonies, yogic practices and mantras for meditation, as well as a summary of the Hindu laws (dharma) regarding sexual behavior. Contents: Questions relating to the Liberation of Beings Introduction to the Worship of Brahman Description of the Worship of the Supreme Brahman Introduction of the Worship of the Supreme Prakriti The Formation of the Mantras, Placing of the Jar, and Purification of the Elements of Worship Placing of the Shri-patra, Homa, Formation of the Chakra, and other Rites Hymn of Praise (Stotra), Amulet (Kavacha), and the description of the Kula-tattva The Dharmma and Customs of the Castes and Ashramas The Ten Kinds of Purificatory Rites (Sangskara) Rites relating to Vriddhi Shraddha, Funeral Rites, and Purnabhisheka The Account of Expiatory Rites An Account of the Eternal and Immutable Dharmma Installation of the Devata The Consecration of Shiva-linga and Description of the Four Classes of Avadhutas
Download or read book Mahanirvana Tantra Tantra of the Great Liberation written by Translated by Arthur Avalon and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Enchanting Beauty written by Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar and published by Lotus Press. This book was released on 2015-11-19 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar brings her vast knowledge of Ayurvedic medicine together with her expertise as an esthetician to give us the foundation for beauty that radiates from the inside out. A life long guide to inner and outer beauty. - Deepak Chopra, MD Enchanting Beauty by Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar is an excellent Ayurvedic guidebook for promoting inner and outer beauty, happiness and health for women of all ages. It is an important addition to the existing Ayurvedic literature and adds much new information and insight in an easy accessible form. - David Frawley, Author of The Yoga of Herbs
Download or read book The Power of Mantra written by Lama Zopa Rinpoche and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lama Zopa Rinpoche, the respected and beloved cofounder of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, offers us a significant book that is both a beautiful tool for experienced practitioners and a how-to for beginners. Revitalize your practice with the potent energy of mantra. In this book, beloved teacher Lama Zopa Rinpoche guides us through the most popular mantras in Tibetan Buddhism: Shakyamuni Buddha, Chenrezig, Manjushri, Tara, Medicine Buddha, Vajrasattva, and more. A mantra—literally “that which protects the mind”—is a series of Sanskrit syllables that evoke the energy of a particular buddha or bodhisattva. It works as a sacred sound that brings blessings to ourself and others, and as a tool to transform our mind into one that is more compassionate and wise. In clear and succinct teachings, Lama Zopa shows us why we need different mantras and how each mantra works. He also explains their importance and power, giving specific instructions for practicing them. The exquisite, full-color illustrations of the deities that accompany the text make this book a beautiful guide, one suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
Download or read book Tantra Magic and Vernacular Religions in Monsoon Asia written by Andrea Acri and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-11-03 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the cross- and trans-cultural dialectic between Tantra and intersecting ‘magical’ and ‘shamanic’ practices associated with vernacular religions across Monsoon Asia. With a chronological frame going from the mediaeval Indic period up to the present, a wide geographical framework, and through the dialogue between various disciplines, it presents a coherent enquiry shedding light on practices and practitioners that have been frequently alienated in the elitist discourse of mainstream Indic religions and equally overlooked by modern scholarship. The book addresses three desiderata in the field of Tantric Studies: it fills a gap in the historical modelling of Tantra; it extends the geographical parameters of Tantra to the vast, yet culturally interlinked, socio-geographical construct of Monsoon Asia; it explores Tantra as an interface between the Sanskritic elite and the folk, the vernacular, the magical, and the shamanic, thereby revisiting the intellectual and historically fallacious divide between cosmopolitan Sanskritic and vernacular local. The book offers a highly innovative contribution to the field of Tantric Studies and, more generally, South and Southeast Asian religions, by breaking traditional disciplinary boundaries. Its variety of disciplinary approaches makes it attractive to both the textual/diachronic and ethnographic/synchronic dimensions. It will be of interest to specialist and non-specialist academic readers, including scholars and students of South Asian religions, mainly Hinduism and Buddhism, Tantric traditions, and Southeast Asian religions, as well as Asian and global folk religion, shamanism, and magic.
Download or read book Living Mantra written by Mani Rao and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living Mantra is an anthropology of mantra-experience among Hindu-tantric practitioners. In ancient Indian doctrine and legends, mantras perceived by rishis (seers) invoke deities and have transformative powers. Adopting a methodology that combines scholarship and practice, Mani Rao discovers a continuing tradition of visionaries (rishis/seers) and revelations in south India’s Andhra-Telangana. Both deeply researched and replete with fascinating narratives, the book reformulates the poetics of mantra-practice as it probes practical questions. Can one know if a vision is real or imagined? Is vision visual? Are deity-visions mediated by culture? If mantras are effective, what is the role of devotion? Are mantras language? Living Mantra interrogates not only theoretical questions, but also those a practitioner would ask: how does one choose a deity, for example, or what might bind one to a guru? Rao breaks fresh ground in redirecting attention to the moments that precede systematization and canon-formation, showing how authoritative sources are formed.
Download or read book Knowledge of Mantras written by Swami Akhandananda Saraswati and published by Srikanth s. This book was released on with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acquired knowledge of Mantras. The wisdom of Swami Akhandananda Saraswati Ji Maharaj of Vrindavan on the science of Mantras inspired by Bhagvat Gita, Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran, Advaita etc.
Download or read book Understanding Mantras written by Harvey P. Alper and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 1991 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Kundalini Meditation written by Kathryn McCusker and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains, in guided stages, how to awaken kundalini, the powerful life force present in us all, allowing you to experience insights and creativity through meditation as well as incredible levels of energy. First you must become aware of the energy channels running along the spinal cord - the nadis - and the chakras or energy centres which are strung along the nadis like jewels in a necklace. Next, by practising purification rituals, breathing exercises called pranayama, meditation, yoga poses and mudras (hand positions), you can ensure that kundalini is drawn up through the spine, opening each chakra in turn and causing it to 'bloom like a flower'. A special feature of the book is the guided meditations targeting common problems and issues - for example, releasing anger, lifting depression, promoting healing and inviting love into your life. This beautiful, inspiring yet practical book will bring you to a whole new level of awareness, inner peace and insight.
