Auspicious Wisdom (SUNY Series in Medieval Studies)

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Auspicious Wisdom (SUNY Series in Medieval Studies)

Rooting itself in Kashmir Shaivism, Srividya became a force in South India no later than the seventh century, and eventually supplanted the Trika as the dominant Tantric tradition in Kashmir. 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 manifestationsâ€”the beneficent deity Lalita Tripurasundari, her mantra, and the visually striking sricakraâ€”Srividya creates a systematic esoteric discipline that combines elements of the yogas of knowledge, of devotion, and of ritual. Utilizing canonical works, historical commentaires, and the interpretive insights of living practitioners, this book explores the theological and ritual theories that form the basis for Srividya practice and offers new methods for critical and comparative studies of esoteric Hinduism.

Country	USA
Author	Douglas Renfrew Brooks
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: State University of New York Press
EAN	9780791411469
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	079141146X
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	State University of New York Press
Manufacturer	State University of New York Press
MPN	illustrations
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	324
PartNumber	illustrations
PublicationDate	1992-10-01
Publisher	State University of New York Press
Studio	State University of New York Press
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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