Uddisa Tantra

DETAILS : 

• Author : Giri Ratna Mishra
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chaukhamba Surbharti Prakashan
  
• Publication date : 10 December 2015
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 123 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9385005162
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9789385005169
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 350 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Uddisa Tantra, translated and commented upon by Giri Ratna Mishra, is a significant restoration of an ancient text traditionally attributed to Lord Shiva. Within the vast corpus of Tantric literature, the Uddisa Tantra is classified as a "Damara" or a "Shat-Karma" manual, focusing heavily on the practical, ritualistic, and often supernatural applications of spiritual energy.

Giri Ratna Mishra’s edition is valued because he approaches the text from the perspective of a practitioner (Sadhaka), providing necessary cautions, linguistic clarifications, and the "hidden keys" (Sanketa) required to understand the cryptic instructions of the original Sanskrit.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Giri Ratna Mishra is a contemporary scholar-practitioner of the Shrividya and Kaula traditions. He is known for:

• Authenticity: He bridges the gap between academic research and the oral traditions of the Himalayan masters.

• Simplification: He aims to remove the "fear factor" associated with Tantra while maintaining strict adherence to the rules of Sadhana (disciplined practice).

• Restoration: His work involves finding rare manuscripts and providing them with accurate commentaries that prevent the "Vama Marga" (Left-Hand Path) rituals from being misinterpreted by modern readers.