02586nam 22005055 450 991016495470332120191022022751.00-226-42409-X10.7208/9780226424125(CKB)3710000001063991(MiAaPQ)EBC4805185(StDuBDS)EDZ0001654061(DE-B1597)523374(OCoLC)972734423(DE-B1597)9780226424125(EXLCZ)99371000000106399120191022d2017 fg engurcnu||||||||rdacontentrdamediardacarrierThe Hindu Tantric World An Overview /André PadouxChicago : University of Chicago Press, [2017]©20171 online resource (238 pages)Translated from the French.Previously issued in print: 2017.0-226-42393-X 0-226-42412-X Includes bibliographical references and index.Frontmatter -- Contents -- Note on the Pronunciation and Transcription of Sanskrit -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- PART I. The Hindu Tantric Domain -- PART II. The Tantric World -- PART III. Tantra Today -- Notes -- Glossary -- Bibliographical References -- IndexTantra occupies a unique position in Western understandings of Hindu spirituality. Its carnal dimension has made its name instantly recognizable, but this popular fascination with sex has obscured its philosophical depth and ritual practices, to say nothing of its overall importance to Hinduism. This book offers a clear, well-grounded overview of Tantra that offers substantial new insights for scholars and practitioners. André Padoux opens by detailing the history of Tantra, beginning with its origins, founding texts, and major beliefs. The second part of the book delves more deeply into key concepts relating to the tantric body, mysticism, sex, mantras, sacred geography, and iconography, while the final part considers the practice of Tantra today, both in India and in the West. The result is an authoritative account of Tantra's history and present place in the world. TantrismTantrismHistoryTantrism.TantrismHistory.294.5/514Padoux André, 641984DE-B1597DE-B1597BOOK9910164954703321The Hindu Tantric World1983155UNINA