Ravan Sanhita (Ravana-samhita)
author: Swami Premanand
edition: 2018, D.P.B. Publications
pages: 755
Topic: Jyotisha
Tantra (2) - Shanti-Tantra
This page describes Shanti-Tantra which is the second chapter of ‘Tantra’ located on (page 433 in the book Ravana-samhita by Swami Premanand. This book, ascribed to Ravana (the ancient king of Lanka), deals with Hindu Astrology (joytisha) and consists of three parts: Mantra, Tantra and Yantra. This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) [by H. H. Wilson]
trini | padani | ashvinoh | avih | santi | guiha | parah | kavi iti | ritasya | patma-bhih | arvak | jivebhyah | pari...
Read full contents: Rig Veda 8.8.23
Lord Hayagriva in Sanskrit Literature [by Anindita Adhikari]
Origin of Tantra. Numerous ethos have been mentioned by scholars about the origin of Tantra. In the Atharvaveda, several references of esoteric practices can be found which are similar to tantrik practices. Chintaharana Chakraborty refers to the Kaushikasutra of the AV where of vashikarana vidya is mentioned. Paninian grammar also mentions vashikarana mantra or hridya. In the time of Banbhatta, a lot of Bramanas were involved in the tantric practices....
Read full contents: Origin of Tantra
Expiatory Rites in Keralite Tantra [by T. S. Syamkumar]
The rites regarding all these come under Tantra […. . ] Yet the influence of Vedic tradition in Tantra is found to be notable. It is natural since a section of Namputiris has been keeping the sacrificial tradition alive, though it is only to small extent, till now. ” Even now most of the Tantric practitioners of Kerala certainly follow the Vedic ritualism, consciously or unintentionally. In Tantric expiation, the influence Vedic tradition can be perceived everywhere....
Read full contents: 2. Temple Culture and Kerala Tantrism
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[Ravan Sanhita (Ravana-samhita): index]
[Ravan (Ravana): birth and his life]