The Secret of the Three Cities: An Introduction to Hindu Sakta Tantrism

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The esoteric Hindu traditions of Tantrism have profoundly influenced the development of Indian thought and civilization. Emerging from elements of yoga and wisdom traditions, shamanism, alchemy, eroticism, and folklore, Tantrism began to affect brahmanical Hinduism in the ninth century. Nevertheless, Tantrism and its key historical figures have been ignored by scholars. This accessible work introduces the concepts and practices of Hindu Sakta Tantrism to all those interested in ...
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The esoteric Hindu traditions of Tantrism have profoundly influenced the development of Indian thought and civilization. Emerging from elements of yoga and wisdom traditions, shamanism, alchemy, eroticism, and folklore, Tantrism began to affect brahmanical Hinduism in the ninth century. Nevertheless, Tantrism and its key historical figures have been ignored by scholars. This accessible work introduces the concepts and practices of Hindu Sakta Tantrism to all those interested in Hinduism and the comparative study of religion.
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An introduction to esoteric Tantric goddess worship for readers with little background in Indian religious studies. Places the tradition in the larger context of Hinduism, develops a methodology for critical study, and outlines the basic patterns of belief and practice. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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  • ISBN-13: 9780226075693
  • Publisher: University of Chicago Press
  • Publication date: 9/28/1990
  • Edition description: 1
  • Pages: 328
  • Product dimensions: 6.31 (w) x 9.33 (h) x 0.94 (d)

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments
Part One - Hindu Sakta Tantrism
Introduction
1. Locating the Text and Tradition Locating the Tripura Upanisad: Veda or Tantra?
Vaidika Tantrics and Non-Tantric Vaidikas: Making a Distinction and Affirming Hindu Identity Locating Tripura Upanisad: Its Historical and Theological Roles
Tripura Upanisad: The Commentaries of Bhaskararaya and Other Sakta Tantrics
2. Studying the Text: Translating, Studying, and Interpreting Scripture
3. Reading the Text Introducing Sakta Tantrism through a Scripture The Srividya School: Defining and Classifying Saktism and Tantrism Sakta Tantrism as Hindu Tantrism Par Excellence The Basic Structure and Content of Tripura Upanisad
A Brief Review of Internal Structure and a Verse Summary The Thematic Study of Hindu Tantrism and Srividya Qualification, Initiation, and the Guru Srividya and Tantric Theology Srividya and Tantric Practice Ananda: Tantric Sadhana and Tantric Goals The srividya: Mantra as Power Summarizing Tantric Theology and Practice
4. Conclusion: Present and Future Tantric Studies
Part Two: The Secret of the Three Cities
Introduction The Great Upanisad of Tripura Appendix: The Cakras of the Body and the Sricakra List of Abbreviations Notes Glossary Selected Bibliography Index
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