{"product_id":"auspicious-wisdom-the-texts-and-traditions-of-346-rividy-257-346-257-kta-tantrism-in-south-india-paperback","title":"Auspicious Wisdom: The Texts and Traditions of \u0026#346;rividy\u0026#257; \u0026#346;\u0026#257;kta Tantrism in South India - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDouglas Renfrew Brooks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRooting itself in Kashmir Shaivism, Śrividyā became a force in South India no later than the seventh century, and eventually supplanted the Trika as the dominant Tantric tradition in Kashmir. This is the first comprehensive study of the texts and traditions of this influential school of goddess-centered, Śākta, Tantrism. Centering on the goddess's three manifestations--the beneficent deity Lalita Tripurasundari, her mantra, and the visually striking sricakra--Śrividyā creates a systematic esoteric discipline that combines elements of the yogas of knowledge, of devotion, and of ritual. Utilizing canonical works, historical commentaires, and the interpretive insights of living practitioners, this book explores the theological and ritual theories that form the basis for Śrividyā practice and offers new methods for critical and comparative studies of esoteric Hinduism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDouglas Renfrew Brooks\u003c\/b\u003e is Assistant Professor of Religion and Director of Asian Studies, University of Rochester. Brook's textual and historical investigations of Sakta tantrism are augmented by extensive field work and experience among contemporary practitioners. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Secret of the Three Cities: An Introduction to Hindu Sakta Tantrism\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 328\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.83 x 9.07 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 1992\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42131522715783,"sku":"9780791411469","price":63.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/5b67ca7de9be611e7a86d5aa0d059bc4.webp?v=1732619631","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/auspicious-wisdom-the-texts-and-traditions-of-346-rividy-257-346-257-kta-tantrism-in-south-india-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}