Ravan Sanhita (Ravana-samhita)
author: Swami Premanand
edition: 2018, D.P.B. Publications
pages: 755
Topic: Jyotisha
Tantra (6) - Gem Tantra
This page describes Gem Tantra which is the sixth chapter of ‘Tantra’ located on (page 440 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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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....
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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....
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Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) [by Geetika Kaw Kher]
It appears from a study of the existing temples at Bhubaneswar that Pasupatism, Tantrism, Saktism and Saivism all became inseparably mixed up. A strange amalgam is formed in the early medieval period of the then Orissa due to this strange mix up. In this context the images of Lakulisa seen at Vaital Deul opens up a new area of study where probably one can find links of LP order with Kapalika one....
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