Tantra and Religion/Savitri Vashist. Jaipur, Sublime, 2002, viii, 289 p., $36. ISBN 81-85809-95-X.

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Buddhist Tantra. 3. Tantric lexicons. 4. Saiva works and Tantras of Kashmir. 5. Miscellaneous Tantric works and commentaries. 6. Tantras of Bengal. 7. Saiva Siddhanta of South India. 8. Tantric elements in Sanskrit literature. 9. Society reflected in Tantra. 10. Worship of Devatas. 11. Epilogue.

"The Tantric knowledge and rituals occupy a very important place in the Vedic literature and rituals. There have been many alterations, additions and deletions from there scriptures in regard to tantra. Besides this tantra occupies a very prominent place in the Buddhist scriptures also.

"This book consists of tantra in Hindu as well as in Buddhist scriptures. The book fulfils a long felt need of providing very authentic knowledge on tantra.

"There are very few authentic books on Tantra and religion in India. Tantra occupies a very important part in the Vedic literature and as such deserves special attention from scholars of Indology. A very bold initiative has been taken in preparing this book. It is hoped that this book will be able to provide sufficient material to students of Tantra and the historical researchers." (jacket)

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