The Secret of the Three Cities

The Secret of the Three Cities An Introduction to Hindu Sakta Tantrism

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Publisher's Synopsis

The esoteric Hindu traditions of Tantrism have profoundly influenced the development of Indian thought and civilization. Emerging from elements of yoga and wisdom traditions, shamanism, alchemy, eroticism, and folklore, Tantrism began to affect brahmanical Hinduism in the ninth century. Nevertheless, Tantrism and its key historical figures have been ignored by scholars. This accessible work introduces the concepts and practices of Hindu Sakta Tantrism to all those interested in Hinduism and the comparative study of religion.

Book information

ISBN: 9780226075709
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Imprint: The University of Chicago Press
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 328
Weight: 504g
Height: 225mm
Width: 153mm
Spine width: 19mm