Kularnava Tantra: Text and Readings

📦 Product Details

• Author: Arthur Avalon
• Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
• Publication Date: January 1, 2000
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Language: English
• Print Length: 357 pages
• ISBN-10: 8120809734
• ISBN-13: 978-8120809734
• Item Weight: 450 g

📖 About the Book

Kularnava Tantra is an important work in the Tantric tradition, particularly associated with the Kaula school of Tantra. The text explores spiritual discipline, initiation, mantra, meditation, the relationship between the guru and disciple, and various aspects of Tantric practice and philosophy.

The work presents teachings concerning spiritual transformation, Shakti, Kundalini, liberation, ritual practice, and the pursuit of higher consciousness. Arthur Avalon's presentation has helped make this important Tantric text accessible to English-language readers and students of Indian esoteric traditions.

This edition is a valuable reference for readers interested in Tantra, Shaktism, Hindu philosophy, Kundalini, yoga, and traditional Indian spiritual literature.

✍️ About the Author

Arthur Avalon was the pen name of Sir John George Woodroffe (1865–1936), a British scholar and jurist who became widely known for his extensive studies and translations of Indian Tantra and Shakta philosophy. His writings played a significant role in introducing Tantric literature and concepts to English-speaking audiences.