Ravan Sanhita (Ravana-samhita)
author: Swami Premanand
edition: 2018, D.P.B. Publications
pages: 755
Topic: Jyotisha
Tantra (23) - Tantra Shastra
This page describes Tantra Shastra which is the twenty-third chapter of ‘Tantra’ located on pages 614-621 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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Cidgaganacandrika (study) [by S. Mahalakshmi]
Shaiva philosophy emerged in the sixth century with its roots in the contemporary Tantric literature. Gradually it got refined and evolved as Shaiva advaitavada. Group of Agamas bringing forth the exposition of the Trika cult are: Svacchanda-tantra, Malinivijaya-tantra, Netra-tantra, Vamakeshvara-tantra, Rudrayamala-tantra and Vijnanabhairava-tantra....
Read full contents: Part 2 - Emergence of Shaiva philosophy
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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The Devi Bhagavata Purana [by Swami Vijnanananda]
Better ask Mahadeva, the World Teacher, that He would better compose the beautiful Tantra Shastra, in accordance with the limbs of the Vedas. And that the above Shastra be full of Mantras, capable to yield desired fruits, Stotras (hymns) and Kavacas (protection mantras) and rules of due worship in proper order. And that also My Mantra, My Stotra, and My Kavaca be also given there in a hidden form....
Read full contents: Chapter 12 - On the origin of Ganga
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