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Tantric texts are usually associated with a particular tradition and deity. The different types of Tantric literature are tantra, Āgama, saṃhitā, sūtra, upaniṣad, purāṇa, tīkā (commentaries), prakaraṇa, paddhati texts, stotram, kavaca, nighaṇṭu, koṣa and hagiographical literature. They are written in
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In distinction to Vedic ritual, which is traditionally performed out-of-doors without idols or emblems, the Tantric ritual is largely a matter of temples and idols. The tantras are largely descriptions and specifications for the construction and maintenance of temple structures with their resident
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A Hindu Tantric Painting. India, Pahari, circa 1780-1800. Depicting from top to bottom: Shiva, Sakti, Vishnu with his conch, Brahma sprouting from his navel, and Lakshmi. Below is Harihara and four-headed Brahma. At bottom is Trimurti. All painted against a gold ground forming the stylized seed
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Tantra are mainly two types: Agama and Nigama. Agamas are those texts in which Goddess asked questions and the God replied. In Nigama texts, God asked questions and Goddess replied. This dialogue between God and Goddess is special feature of Hindu Tantra.
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from its gross form. It is a method to expand the mind and liberate the dormant potential energy, and its principles form the basis of all yogic practices. Hence, the Hindu tantric scriptures refer to techniques for achieving a result.
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Another function was the conservation of esoteric texts for the exclusive use of rulers in rituals directed to deities controlling political affairs, for example the
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subjects. This work occupies an important position in the Hindu tantric lineage, as well as in Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism.
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Sanskrit and in regional languages. The major textual tantra traditions with some key exemplary texts is as follows:
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is credited with authorship of the Kaulajñāna-nirnāya, a voluminous ninth-century tantra dealing with a host of
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A tantric form of the Hindu Goddess Kali. Folio from a book of Iconography, Nepal, 17th century.
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This article is about the esoteric Hindu scriptures. For the Buddhist equivalent, see
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Maheshwar Tantra Sarala Hindi Vyakhya Sudhakar Malaviya Chowkambha (Narada Pancrata)
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Tantras) are used by the Śaiva Siddhāntins, and thus are sometimes referred to as
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Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless Tradition
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Shatchakranirupanam (Serpant Power) with 2 commentaries - Taranatha Vaidyaratna
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Most Hindu Tantras remain untranslated. One widely translated exception is the
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Tantrabhidhanam with Bijanighantu & Mudranighantu - A Tantric Dictionary
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Kaula & Other Upanishads with commentaries by Bhaskararaya & others
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Sataratna samgraha, with Sataratnollekhani - Edited by Panchanan Sastri
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Brahmasamhita with commentary of Jiva Gosvami & Vishnusahasranama
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Sharadatilakatantram of Lakshmana Desikendra with commentary Part 2
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Karpuradistotra with intro & commentary by Vimalananda Swami
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Shrichakrasambhara edited by Kazi Dawa samdup (Buddhist Tantra)
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The Hindu tantras total 92 scriptures; of these, 64 are purely
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The Kulachudamani Tantra and Vamkehwar Tantra, Louise M. Finn
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Mahanirvanatantram with commentary of Hariharananda Bharati
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Kamakalavilasa of Punyananda, commentary by Natananadanatha
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Others – supernatural, chemistry, astrology, alchemy, etc.,
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Tarabhakti Sudharnava - Panchanana Bhattacharya Tarkaratna
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Kalivilasatantram edited by Parvati Charana Tarkatirtha
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Mahanirvana Tantra (Tantra of the Great Liberation)
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Kulachudamani Tantra - Girish Chandra Vedantatirtha
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Tantric Texts Series Arthur Avalon (John Woodroffe)
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Tantra of the Great Liberation (Mahānirvāna Tantra)
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