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Mahanirvana Tantra
Unknown · Hinduism · c. 1000-1500 CE
Translated by Arthur Avalon (Sir John Woodroffe)
14 chapters
The 'Tantra of the Great Liberation' — a foundational Hindu Tantric scripture presenting dialogue between Shiva and Parvati on mantra, ritual, worship, and the path to liberation through the union of Shakti and consciousness.
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Contents
- 1Introduction
- 2Chapter 1: Questions Relating to the Liberation of Beings
- 3Chapter 2: Introduction to the Worship of Brahman
- 4Chapter 4: Introduction to the Worship of the Supreme Prakriti
- 5Chapter 5: The Formation of the Mantras and Placing of the Jar
- 6Chapter 6: Placing of the Shri-patra and Homa
- 7Chapter 7: Hymn of Praise, Amulet, and the Kula-tattva
- 8Chapter 8: The Dharmma and Customs of Castes and Ashramas
- 9Chapter 9: The Ten Kinds of Purificatory Rites
- 10Chapter 10: Rites Relating to Vriddhi Shraddha
- 11Chapter 11: The Account of Expiatory Rites
- 12Chapter 12: An Account of the Eternal Dharmma
- 13Chapter 13: Installation of the Devata
- 14Chapter 14: The Consecration of Shiva-linga
