Tantrapaddhati - A Study (An Old and Rare Book)

$32
Item Code: NAP921
Author: Dr. N.P. Unni
Publisher: BHARATIYA VIDYA PRAKASHAN, VARANASI
Language: Sanskrit Text With English Translation
Edition: 1987
ISBN: 9788121700306
Pages: 129
Cover: HARDCOVER
Other Details 8.50 X 5.50 inch
Weight 200 gm
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About the book

Among the contribution of Kerala to Tantric literature the Tantrapaddhati also known as Isanasivagurudevapaddhati after its author Isanasiva occupies an important position. The well known Kerala author of the 12th century composed this encyclopaedic theatise based principally on Saivagamas 'and other Tantric works. The work divided into four parts. Viz; Samanya, -Mantra, Kriya and Yoga consists of 119 Patalas and treats of a variety of topics including temple rituals pertaining to Kerala. The author has based his compendium on more than sixty authoritative works belonging to a wide range of scientific and technical literature.

Dr. N.P. Unni, Professor and Head of the Dept. of Sanskrit. University of Kerala has attempted for the first time a comprehensive study of the work highlighting its special features. The monograph is sure to generate interest in the scholarly world.

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION 1-11
Tantras, Agamas and Samhitas 1
Tantra in Kerala 4
Kerala Temples and Rituals 6
Tantra Literature in Kerala 8
II. ISANSIVAGURU: THE AUTHOR 11-25
A Keralite Scholar 12
Identity 13
The Title of the Text 14
Authors and Works Quoted 15
Prayoga manjari 15
Tattvaprakasa 18
Narayaniya 19
Prapancasara 22
Versatility of the author 24
An Encyclopaedic Work25
III. ISANASIVAGURUDEVA PADPHATI 26-126
Contents 26
Samanyapada 27
Mantrapada 38
Kriyapada 66
Yogapada 125
IV. INDEX 127-129







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