By Sir John Woodroffe (Arthur Avalon) The mahanirvana Tantra is in the form of dialog between Lord Siva and his consort Parvati where the Mahadeva Himself explains the theory and practice of... Read more
MANTRA “May we know the Supreme Lord; let us contemplate the Supreme Essence, and may that Brahman direct us.” This is the auspicious Brahma-Gayatri which confers Dharmma, Artha,... Read more
DHYANA In the lotus of my heart I contemplate the Divine Intelligence, the Brahman without distinctions and difference, Knowable by Hari, Hara, and Vidhi, whom Yogis approach in meditation,... Read more
Chapter 3 – Description of the Worship of the Supreme Brahman SHRI DEVI said: O Deva of the Devas, great Deva, Guru of Brihaspati himself, Thou Who discourseth of all Scriptures, Mantr... Read more
Chapter 2 – Introduction to the Worship of Brahman HAVING heard the words of the Devi, Shangkara, Bestower of happiness on the world, great Ocean of mercy, thus of the truth of things... Read more
Chapter 1 – Questions relating to the Liberation of Beings THE enchanting summit of the Lord of Mountains, resplendent with all its various jewels, clad with many a tree and many a cre... Read more
Chapter 14 – The Consecration of Shiva-linga and Description of the Four Classes of Avadhutas SHRI DEVI said: I am grateful to Thee, O Lord of Mercy! in that Thou hast in Thy discourse... Read more
Chapter 12 – An Account of the Eternal and Immutable Dharmma SHRI SADASHIVA said: O Primordial One! I am speaking to Thee again of the everlasting laws; the wise King may easily rule h... Read more
Chapter 11 – The Account of Expiatory Rites LISTENING to the injunctions of Shambhu relating to the different castes and stages of life, Aparna was greatly pleased, and questioned Shan... Read more
Chapter 10 – Rites relating to Vriddhi Shraddha, Funeral Rites, and Purnabhisheka SHRI DEVI said: I have now learned from Thee, O Lord! of the ordinances relating to Kushandika and the... Read more
