This is the first comprehensive study of the texts and traditions of this influential school of goddess-centered, Sakta Tantrism. Centering on the goddess's three manifestations-the beneficent deity Lalita Tripurasundari her mantra, and the visually striking sricakra-Srividya creates a systematic esoteric discipline that combines elements of the yogas of knowledge, of devotion and of ritual ;;;

ISBN 13: 9788173041709

ISBN 10: 8173041709

Year: 1996

Pages etc.: xx,301p., (12)ills., bib., ind., 23cm.

Binding: Hardbound

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