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 Tantra and various mantras to Her. It is one of the most important Tantrik texts. This text includes a detailed introduction by Sir John Woodroffe.
Chapter 1 – Questions relating to the Liberation of Beings
Chapter 2 – Introduction to the Worship of Brahman
Chapter 3– Description of the Worship of the Supreme Brahman
Chapter 4 – Introduction of the Worship of the Supreme Prakriti
Chapter 5 – The Formation of the Mantras, Placing of the Jar, and Purification of the Elements of Worship
Chapter 6– Placing of the Shri-patra, Homa, Formation of the Chakra, and other Rites
Chapter 7 – Hymn of Praise (Stotra), Amulet (Kavacha), and the description of the Kula-tattva
Chapter 8 – The Dharmma and Customs of the Castes and Ashramas
Chapter 9 – The Ten Kinds of Purificatory Rites (Sangskara)
Chapter 10 – Rites relating to Vriddhi Shraddha, Funeral Rites, and Purnabhisheka
Chapter 11 – The Account of Expiatory Rites
Chapter 12 – An Account of the Eternal and Immutable Dharmma
Chapter 13 – Installation of the Devata
Chapter 14 – The Consecration of Shiva-linga and Description of the Four Classes of Avadhutas
