Evolution of Tantric Culture

Contents: Preface. 1. Evolution of tantra. 2. The vedic aspects of tantra: an analysis. 3. Tantric sweep in sciences and arts. 4. Tantric literature: an overview. 5. Contribution of Keralites to tantric culture and literature: a study. 6. Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.

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.