Parimal Kumar Datta (12 results)

Condition: New. pp. 320.

Condition: New. pp. 320.

Condition: New. pp. 320.

Condition: New. pp. xviii + 294 Illus., Map.

Condition: New. pp. xviii + 294, Map, Index 1st Published.

Condition: New. pp. xviii + 294, Abbreviations.

Hardbound. Condition: As New. New. Contents Foreword. Preface. I. 1. Introduction. 2. Meanings and derivations of the word Tantra. 3. Founder of Tantra. 4. Date of Tantra. 5. Origin place of Tantra. 6. Tantric zones. 7. Tantra schools/sects. 8. Division of Tantric literature. II. 1. Background of Tantra. 2. Aims and objectives of Tantra. 3. Contents and subjects of Tantra. III. Salient features of Tantra. IV. Tantra Sadhana. V. 1. Names of Hindu Tantras. 2. Literary value of Tantra. VI. 1. Degeneration of Tantra. 2. Criticisms against Tantra and their refutations. 3. Survival of Tantra. VII. 1. The Saktapithas. 2. Impact of the Saktapithas on the life of the people of India. VIII. Contribution of Tantra 1. Science and Tantra. 2. Social sciences and Tantra. 3. Art literature and Tantra. 4. Miscellaneous subjects and Tantra. IX. Tantra's relevance to modern times. X. Conclusion Bibliography 1. Original works. 2. Modern works. 3. Journals. 4. Internet. General index. This book entitled Tantra Its Relevance to Modern Times which is a record of Tantra's long journey presents an analytical and exhaustive study of the salient features of Tantra and all the elements of the Tantric cult such as Guru Sisya Diksa Mantra Yantra Pratima Puja Cakra Puja Pancamakara Satkarma and Bali. The present work contains the names of Tantra works and their literary value the names of the Saktapithas and their impact comparisons of the Vedas Buddhist Tantras Islam and Marxism with Tantra brief introductions of some legendary figures of Tantrika Sadhakas like Sri Ramkrishna Vamakhyapa Barada Charan etc. who showed miraculous powers of Tantra to Swami Vivekananda Netaji Subhash and other national and international personalities and on the whole Tantras relevance in modern times in India to all cases viz. science commerce health politics women freedom almanac education Hindu law sacraments magic and the concept of Mother India. This pioneering treatise is the first of its kind in dealing with all the subjects that are discussed touched referred and dealt with in the vast encyclopedic literature of Tantra namely alchemy (chemistry) anatomy architecture art astrology astronomy Ayurveda (medical science) bio science dance economics education embryology environmental science ethics geography geometry history iconography law literature magic mathematics music philosophy physics physiology psychology political science religion sacraments sculpture sociology symbolic science and yoga. 294 pp.

Condition: New. pp.1014.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Contents: Preface. Schemes of transliteration. 1. a. Introduction to Dasamahavidyas. b. Kali. c. Sodasi. d. Bhuvanesvari. e. Bhairavi. f. Chinnamasta. g. Dhumavati. h. Vagala. j. Matangi. j. Kamala. 2. Tara. 3. Tara worship. 4. Taratantram. 5. Taratantram in Saktapramoda. 6. Matrsadhakas Tarasadhakas, Tara worshippers and Tara devotees: a. Acarya Brahmananda Giri. b. Sadhaka Bamakhyapa. c. Sri Anandamayi Ma. Bibliography. Index. This book "Studies in Taratantra" is an exhaustive and exclusive study on the Taravidya that was practised by Lord Buddha, Planted in India by Vasistha, spread by Acarya Brahmananda Giri, revealed by Bishekhyapa, nourished by Kaulacarya Anandanatha, illumined by Raja Ramakrishna, enkindled by Acarya Moksadananda, exposed by Kailasapati Baba, unfolded by Sadhaka Vama-khyapa and glorified by Anandamayi Ma. It contains the original texts of Taratantra and deals with the Tara-cult including the form of Tara, mantras of Tara. Taradhyanas, Tarakavacam, Taradiksa and detailed methods of Tara-worship. This book is enriched with the origin myth of the Dasamahavidyas, origin of Kali, Bhuvanesvari, Chinnamasta, Dhumavati, Vagalamukhi, Matangi and Kamala, their forms and mantras, Vasistha's penance, history of Tarapitha, Taratemple, Mahasmasana and Jivitakunda: short life history of Acarya Brahmananda Giri, Sadhaka Bamakhyapa Vamakhyapa and Sri Anandamayi Ma and also reference to Jesus Christ's visit to Tarapitha. (jacket).

Swami Pranavananda Thou Art Siva and Siva Founder of Bharat Sevashram Sangha is the first of its kind in dealing with the birth mystery - life stories - philosophy - activities - great departure - divine messages and examples of 108 Supernatural Powers of Swami Pranavananda and his selection of Dr. Shyama Prasad Muherjee as the Saviour of the Hindus in an exhaustive elaborate way and systematic and chronological methods. This large volume also bears the record of the origin of Durga Puja - Kali Puja - Swami Vivekananda and Mother Kali, Swami Vivekananda's view about reconversion, Vidyasagar's struggle for the introduction of widow remarriage, the history and importance of Jagannatha Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna Temple, Amarnath Gayadham, Hinglaj, the river Narmada, the origin of Nath Sampradaya, the Dashnami Sampradaya, the story of Matsyendranath - Gopichand, massacre in Faridpur Jagadbandhu Ashrama by the Pakistani Army and the life stories of Shivavatara Sankaracharya, Yogivara Gorakhnath, Yogi Gambhiranath, Yogishwara Bholananda Giri, Prabhu Jagadbandhu and Dr. Mahanambrata Brahmachary.

Cartoné con sobrecubierta. Condition: Bueno. 25x19 348 Cartoné con sobrecubierta Inglés Nov/17/12.

First edition. 348 pages. Hardbound in fine condition in very good dust jacket.