Tantrism along with Tantric literature, holds a very important place among ancient Indian literature, philosophy and culture. This book is a general study that travels through Tantrasastra, Tantric literature and Indian Tantric cults. The common man still beholds Tantra through the veil of secrecy and mystery. This work is a sincere attempt to reveal to the layman, Tantrasastra and its exhaustive literature. Written in a simple and lucid style, this book makes a good read for both casual and serious readers of Indian sciences, mythology and philosophy.

Contents:

Acknowledgement
Preface
1. Evolution of Tantra
2. The Vedic Aspects of Tantra : An Analysis
3. Tåntric Sweep in Sciences and Arts
4. Tåntric Literature: An Overview
5. Contribution of Keralites to Tåntric Culture & Literature: A Study
6. Conclusion
Bibliography
Index

About the Author:

Dr. Prajith J P, is a Ph.D. holder in Sanskrit Sahitya from Sreesankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, Kerala. He is currently working as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Sanskrit, Sree Narayana College, Varkala, Kerala. He was awarded with the Vadikasahityapuraskara by the Kerala Sahitya Academy in 2014, for his work in the vernacular titled ‘Tantrasahityam’, published by Kerala State Language Institute. He has also written extensively for journals, periodicals and magazines, and presented papers in national and international seminars and conferences.