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Sir John Woodroffe, Tantra and Bengal

Author : Kathleen Taylor
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9780203037188
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (371 download)

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Download or read book Sir John Woodroffe, Tantra and Bengal written by Kathleen Taylor and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working with Bengali mentors, especially his close friend A. B. Ghose, Sir John Woodroffe became the pseudonymous orientalist Arthur Avalon, famous for his tantric studies at the beginning of the twentieth century. Best known for The Serpent Power, the book which introduced 'Kundalini Yoga' to the western world, Avalon turned the image of Tantra around, from that of a despised magical and orgiastic cult into a refined philosophy which greatly enhanced the prestige of Hindu thought to later generations of westerners. This biographical study is in two parts. The first focuses on Woodroffe's social identity in Calcutta against the background of colonialism and nationalism - the context in which he 'was' Arthur Avalon. To a very unusual degree for someone with a high position under the empire, Woodroffe the British High Court Judge absorbed the world of the Bengali intellectuals of his time, among whom his popularity was widely attested. His admirers were attracted by his Indian nationalism, to which his tantric studies and supposed learning formed an important adjunct. Woodroffe's friend Ghose, however, was the chief source of the textual knowledge in which the 'orientalist' scholar appeared to be deeply versed. The second part of this study assesses Woodroffe's own relationship to Sanskrit and to the texts, and highlights his very extensive but gifted use of secondary sources and the knowledge of Ghose and other Indian people. It examines the apologetic themes by which he and his collaborators made Tantra first acceptable, then fashionable. Partly because of his mysterious pseudonym, Woodroffe acquired a near legendary status for a time, and remains a fascinating figure. This book is written in a style that should appeal to the general reader as well as to students of Indian religions and early twentieth century Indian history, while being relevant to the ongoing debate about 'orientalism'.

Sir John Woodroffe, Tantra and Bengal

Author : Kathleen Taylor
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113612098X
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (361 download)

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Download or read book Sir John Woodroffe, Tantra and Bengal written by Kathleen Taylor and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-10-12 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working with Bengali mentors, especially his close friend A. B. Ghose, Sir John Woodroffe became the pseudonymous orientalist Arthur Avalon, famous for his tantric studies at the beginning of the twentieth century. Best known for The Serpent Power, the book which introduced 'Kundalini Yoga' to the western world, Avalon turned the image of Tantra around, from that of a despised magical and orgiastic cult into a refined philosophy which greatly enhanced the prestige of Hindu thought to later generations of westerners. This biographical study is in two parts. The first focuses on Woodroffe's social identity in Calcutta against the background of colonialism and nationalism - the context in which he 'was' Arthur Avalon. To a very unusual degree for someone with a high position under the empire, Woodroffe the British High Court Judge absorbed the world of the Bengali intellectuals of his time, among whom his popularity was widely attested. His admirers were attracted by his Indian nationalism, to which his tantric studies and supposed learning formed an important adjunct. Woodroffe's friend Ghose, however, was the chief source of the textual knowledge in which the 'orientalist' scholar appeared to be deeply versed. The second part of this study assesses Woodroffe's own relationship to Sanskrit and to the texts, and highlights his very extensive but gifted use of secondary sources and the knowledge of Ghose and other Indian people. It examines the apologetic themes by which he and his collaborators made Tantra first acceptable, then fashionable. Partly because of his mysterious pseudonym, Woodroffe acquired a near legendary status for a time, and remains a fascinating figure. This book is written in a style that should appeal to the general reader as well as to students of Indian religions and early twentieth century Indian history, while being relevant to the ongoing debate about 'orientalism'.

Sir John Woodroffe, Tantra and Bengal

Author : Kathleen Taylor
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136120904
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (361 download)

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Sir John Woodroffe, Tantra and Bengal

Author : Kathleen Taylor
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 070071345X
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Sir John Woodroffe, Tantra and Bengal written by Kathleen Taylor and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This biographical study of Sir John Woodroffe, famous for his tantric studies, examines his social identity in Calcutta as well as his relationship to Sanskrit and the texts.

Tantra

Author : Hugh B. Urban
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
ISBN 13 : 9788120829329
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (293 download)

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Download or read book Tantra written by Hugh B. Urban and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishe. This book was released on 2012 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bhadriraju Krishnamurti (1928) is Professor and Head of the department of Linguistics at Osmania University, Hyderabad. He received a B.A. (Hons.) Degree (1948) in Telugu language and literature at Andhra University Waltair and an M.A. (1955) and Ph.D. (1957) in linguistics from the university of Pennsylvania U.S.A.

Introduction to Tantra Shastra. --

Author : Sir John George Woodroffe
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781013677144
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (771 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Tantra Shastra. -- written by Sir John George Woodroffe and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Principles of Tantra ...

Author : Shiva Chandra Vidyarnava Bhattacharya
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 680 pages
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Download or read book Principles of Tantra ... written by Shiva Chandra Vidyarnava Bhattacharya and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Global Tantra

Author : Julian Strube
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0197627110
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (976 download)

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Download or read book Global Tantra written by Julian Strube and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beyond introducing the subject matter and critically surveying the state of scholarship, this introduction offers a substantial theoretical and methodological elucidation of the book's approach that is also relevant for readers not strictly interested in the specialized subject. Combining perspectives from religious studies, global history, South Asian studies, and the study of esotericism, the foundations of global religious history are discussed both in abstraction and in light of the source material. This especially considers historiographical challenges such as (post)colonialism, Eurocentrism, or Orientalism, as well as issues such as the blurry meaning of "global connections" and differentiations between the global, regional, and local. Leading themes such as the contested meaning of tradition, revival, reform, and modernity are scrutinized, as are the relationship and meanings of religion, science, esotericism, and nationalism that remain the subject of scholarly debate. Global religious history makes proposals for resolving such debates by eliding disciplinary boundaries"--

Mahanirvana Tantra

Author : Sir John Woodroffe
Publisher : Nuvision Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781595479112
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (791 download)

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Download or read book Mahanirvana Tantra written by Sir John Woodroffe and published by Nuvision Publications. This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These texts describe the esoteric teachings of Tantra, a belief system which originated in India, practiced by a number of Hindus and Buddhists. Tantra has become a synonym in the West for unbridled sexuality; however, sexuality is only one faucet of theis elaborate spiritual practice.

Kulārṇava Tantra

Author : Madhav Pundalik Pandit
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
ISBN 13 : 9788120809734
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book Kulārṇava Tantra written by Madhav Pundalik Pandit and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishe. This book was released on 1999 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kularnava Tantra is perhaps the foremost Tantra of the Kaula School and is constantly cited as an authority in Tantric literature. It is worthy of close study by those who would understand the tenets and practice of the tradition of which it is a Sastra. It calls upon man to wake up to the rare privilege that has been given to him, e.g., human birth in which the being becomes conscious of himself and is offered a choice, a choice between stagnation and rapid progression towards his Godhead. He is asked to purify himself and told how to do it. In unambiguous terms he is told that a wine-drinker is different from the drinkers of ecstasy; the union of delight is between the ascending Shakti and the presiding Lord above, and not between man and woman. The Introduction by Arthur Avalon (Sir John Woodroffe) gives a concise outline of the work. Sri M.P. Pandit, who is a keen student of the Tantras and Vedas, has rendered the work in English in eleven chapters. The Readings are free transla-tions with annotations where necessary, omitting technical details but preserving the spirit and essential import of the original in his characteristically lucid style. The complete text is given in Devanagari after being duly edited by Taranatha Vidyaranya for those who wish to study the book in the original Sanskrit..

Tantra for Erotic Empowerment

Author : Mark A. Michaels
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738711977
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (387 download)

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Download or read book Tantra for Erotic Empowerment written by Mark A. Michaels and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2008 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embrace your sexuality and discover your own source of erotic power! This step-by-step guide will take you on a Tantric journey of sexual exploration and personal empowerment. Mark A. Michaels and Patricia Johnson demystify the Tantric tradition, teaching you how to experience sexual pleasure with consciousness and intention. With renewed sexual confidence, you'll discover new ways to physically and spiritually satisfy your partner and yourself. This experiential book features selections from Tantric literature for reflection, meditative exercises, and practical techniques for exploring sexuality.

Principles of Tantra

Author : Sir John Woodroffe
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
ISBN 13 : 8178224542
Total Pages : 967 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (782 download)

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Download or read book Principles of Tantra written by Sir John Woodroffe and published by Motilal Banarsidass. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 967 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present work is a defense of the Tantra, of which Sastra the author is an adherent and a polemic, undertaken in the interests of Hindu orthodoxy in its Sakta and Tantrika form against secularism on the one hand, and on the other the religious eclecticism and various reforming movements, of which, when the book was first written, the Brahmasamaj was a leading type. In fact, in parts the book reads like an orthodox Catholic protest against modernism and is thus interesting as showing how many fundamental principles are common to all orthdox forms of belief, whether of West or of East. The author of the Tantratattva (on which this translation is based)is a well-known Tantrik Pandit, preacher, and secretary of the Sarvamgalasabha of Benares, who knew no English. His work, which is written in Bengali, may therefore be taken to be an accurate popular statement of modern orthodox views on the subject treated by him. The word Tattva is a very comprehensive one, which is by no means always easy to translate. The author has rendered the title of the book as Principles of Tantra, though, may be, it should be Subjects of Tantra. The work deals with chosen topics of Tantra. This, however, also involves a statement of certain fundamental principles which govern Sastrik teaching on the subjects dealt with, and this as well as the contents of possible future volumes must be the justification for giving the book ambitious title.

The Serpent Power

Author : Sir John George Woodroffe
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486230589
Total Pages : 594 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (862 download)

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Download or read book The Serpent Power written by Sir John George Woodroffe and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1974-01-01 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a leading authority on Shaktic and Tantric thought, this book is considered the prime document for study and application of Kundalini yoga. It probes the philosophical and mythological nature of Kundalini; the esoteric anatomy associated with it; the study of mantras; the chakras, or psychic centers in the human body; the associated yoga and much, much more. Two important Tantric documents are included: The Description of the Six Chakras and Five-fold Footstool.

Bharata Shakti

Author : Sir John George Woodroffe
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bharata Shakti written by Sir John George Woodroffe and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Introduction to the Tantra Sastra

Author : John Woodroffe
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781981232734
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (327 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to the Tantra Sastra written by John Woodroffe and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-29 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Tantra Shastra by John Woodroffe. Originally the extented introduction to a translation of the Mahanirvana Tantra by "Arthur Avalon" (a collective pseudonym for Woodroffe and an unnamed collaborator), this is a sufficiently general treatment to repay reading apart from the work to which it was originally attached. While there are a few caveats, Woodroffe was the first Western writer to treat seriously and sympathetically of the Sakta Tantrik cults and their scriptures.

Buddhist Goddesses of India

Author : Miranda Shaw
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691168547
Total Pages : 586 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book Buddhist Goddesses of India written by Miranda Shaw and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Indian Buddhist world abounds with goddesses--voluptuous tree spirits, maternal nurturers, potent healers and protectors, transcendent wisdom figures, cosmic mothers of liberation, and dancing female Buddhas. Despite their importance in Buddhist thought and practice, these female deities have received relatively little scholarly attention, and no comprehensive study of the female pantheon has been available. Buddhist Goddesses of India is the essential and definitive guide to divinities that, as Miranda Shaw writes, "operate from transcendent planes of bliss and awareness for as long as their presence may benefit living beings." Beautifully illustrated, the book chronicles the histories, legends, and artistic portrayals of nineteen goddesses and several related human figures and texts. Drawing on a sweeping range of material, from devotional poetry and meditation manuals to rituals and artistic images, Shaw reveals the character, powers, and practice traditions of the female divinities. Interpretations of intriguing traits such as body color, stance, hairstyle, clothing, jewelry, hand gestures, and handheld objects lend deep insight into the symbolism and roles of each goddess. In addition to being a comprehensive reference, this book traces the fascinating history of these goddesses as they evolved through the early, Mahayana, and Tantric movements in India and found a place in the pantheons of Tibet and Nepal."--Publisher's website.

Handbook of Hinduism in Europe (2 vols)

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Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004432280
Total Pages : 1677 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Hinduism in Europe (2 vols) written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-07-27 with total page 1677 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Hinduism in Europe portrays and analyses Hindu traditions in every country in Europe. It presents the main Hindu communities, religious groups, forms and teachings present in the continent and shows that Hinduism have become a major religion in Europe.