The Thirumanthiram (Translation and Commentary)
author: T.N. Ganapathy
edition: 2013, Babaji’s Kriya Yoga Trust
pages: 3832
ISBN-10: 1895383617
ISBN-13: 9781895383614
Topic: Shaivism
Rituals of Samadhi
This chapter describes Rituals of Samadhi located on page 2102 in the English translation of the The Thirumanthiram (Translation and Commentary) [also: Tirumantiram, Tirumandiram etc.]. This book by Siddha Tirumular (Thirumoolar) deals with Shaiva literature (such as the Agamas) and, being encyclopedic in form, also deals with topics such as spiritual wisdom, Yoga, Indian philosophy and Tantra. This is Chapter 19 part of "Tandiram (Thandhiram) 7"
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Rituals of Samadhi” according to 206 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Vivekachudamani [by Shankara]
Through the Samadhi in which the mind has been perfectly stilled, visualise the Truth of the Self with the eye of clear realisation. If the meaning of the (Scriptural) words heard from the Guru is perfectly and indubitably discerned, then it can lead to no more doubt. Notes:[Samadhi— i. e. the highest or Nirvikalpa Samadhi. Scriptural words—such as “Thou art That,” and so on. Discerned—realised in Samadhi.]...
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Expiatory Rites in Keralite Tantra [by T. S. Syamkumar]
She well knows how to reach Samadhi, she knows Yoga, conversant with scriptural knowledge (Jnajnana) and practices of ascetic observances. The Mantra part of Brahmayamala gives more supporting documents in this context. Brahmayamala includes the basic rituals like ritual bathing (Snana), Mantric installation (Nyasa), the Talaka s entering the ritual site (Devagara) and the performance of worship (Puja)....
Read full contents: 10. Woman and Tantric Expiatory Rites
Varahi Tantra (English Study) [by Roberta Pamio]
The second part of the chapter deals with samadhi (vv. 79"-182) as it is explained in the forth chapter of the Hathayogapradipika. The teaching on samadhi opens by giving homage to Shiva, who is the Guru and whose essence is nada, bindu and kala: it is said that one who is wholly devoted to them attains the stainless (niranjana) state (v. 183). Thus the samadhi krama is described, through which one eliminates death and attains the supreme bliss of the Absolute....
Read full contents: Chapter 27 - The exposition on Mudras and Bandhas
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[The Thirumanthiram (Translation and Commentary): index]
[Foreword]
[Preface]