Principles of Tantra
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"Principles of Tantra" is a foundational early 20th-century English-language work that systematically presents and interprets Hindu Tantric philosophy and practice for Western readers.
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| instanceOf |
book
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religious studies book ⓘ work on Hinduism ⓘ work on Tantra ⓘ |
| about |
Agamas
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Hindu deities ⓘ Hinduism NERFINISHED ⓘ Kundalini NERFINISHED ⓘ Shakta Tantra NERFINISHED ⓘ Shakti NERFINISHED ⓘ Tantras (texts) NERFINISHED ⓘ Tantric cosmology ⓘ Tantric metaphysics ⓘ Tantric ritual ⓘ Tantric sadhana ⓘ Tantric scriptures ⓘ guru-disciple relationship ⓘ initiation in Tantra ⓘ mantra ⓘ yantra ⓘ |
| aim |
to interpret Tantric practice for Western readers
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to systematically present Hindu Tantric philosophy ⓘ |
| approach |
interpretive commentary
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systematic exposition ⓘ |
| countryOfPublication | India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| field |
Indology
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comparative religion ⓘ religious studies ⓘ |
| genre |
Indology
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esotericism ⓘ philosophy ⓘ religion ⓘ |
| historicalPeriodDescribed | classical Tantra ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
English-speaking readers
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Western readers ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Hindu Tantra
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Tantric philosophy ⓘ Tantric practice ⓘ |
| notableFor |
bridging Indian and Western understandings of Tantra
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early English-language treatment of Hindu Tantra ⓘ systematic presentation of Tantric doctrine ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | English ⓘ |
| perspective | Hindu Tantric ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 20th century ⓘ |
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