Tantrik Texts/edited by Arthur Avalon. New Delhi, Cosmo, 2003, 13 Volumes, (set). ISBN 81-7755-725-4.

Contents: Vol. I: Tantrabhidkana with Vijanighantu and Mudranighantu: A Tantrik dictionary. Introduction in English by Arthur Avalon.

Vol. II: Shatchakranirupana: A work on Kundaliniyoga with two commentaries. Padukapanchaka—with commentary. Tika of Vishvanatha on the second Patala of Kaivalya-Kalika Tantra. Introduction in English by Arthur Avalon. 2 Ed…revised.

Vol. III: Kulachudamani Nigama: Introduction in English by Akshaya Kumar Maitra.

Vol. IV: Kularnava Tantra: Introduction in English by Arthur Avalon. The most authoritative work on Kula Dharama. Edited by Taranatha Vidyaratna.

Vol. V: Kalivilasa Tantra: English introduction by Arthur Avalon. Edited by Mahamahopadhyaya Parvati Charana Tarkatirtha.

Vol. VI: Tantraraja (Kadimata): Part I. Commentary by Subhagananda-natha. Summary in English by Arthur Avalon. Edited by Mahamahopadhyaya Lakshmana Shastri. This along with vol. VIII gives a detailed account of Kadimata, one of three schools into which Shaktas of the Shrikula are divided.

Vol. VII: Karpuradi-stotra: Text, with introduction and commentary by Vimalananda-Svami. Translated by and with notes of Arthur Avalon. The famous hymn to Kali by Mahakala. Text, with introduction and commentary containing the esoteric interpretation of the hymn.

Vol. VIII: Tantraraja. Part II. With commentary by Subhaganandanatha. Summary in English by Arthur Avalon. Edited by Mahamahopadhyaya Sadashiva Mishra. This part gives the philosophy of Tantrik rituals. It also contains a description of the four stages of uttered sound. The student of astronomy with find much of interest in Ch. 25.

Vol. IX: Mahanirvana Tantra: With the commentary of Hariharananda Bharati. Printed from MSS. of Raja Ram Mohun Roy.

Vol. X: Saradatilakatantram: With the commentary named Padarthadartha. Part I. By Lakshmanadeshikendra. Commentary by Raghavabhatta named. Padarthadarsha—with a summary (72 pages) in English. This is similar in character to the Prapanchasara. The text and the commentary which is very lucid and exhaustive will be of help for a proper understanding of also the Prapanchasara the language of which is at times rather involved. An alphabetical index of the verses in appended to the book.

Vol. XI: Saradatilakatantram: with the commentary named Padarthadartha. Part II. By Lakshmanadeshikendra. Commentary by Raghavabhatta named. Padarthadarsha—with a summary (72 pages) in English. This is similar in character to the Prapanchasara. The text and the commentary which is very lucid and exhaustive will be of help for a proper understanding of also the Prapanchasara the language of which is at times rather involved. An alphabetical index of the verses in appended to the book.

Vol. XII: Prapanchasara Tantra: Part I. Introduction in English containing a summary by Arthur Avalon. A Tantrik Compendium by Shamkaracharya. 2 Ed. with the commentary of Padampada and a gloss thereon. The book contains the general rules applicable to all the different forms of Tantrik Sadhana and worship as also a summary of each of the different systems.

Vol. XIII: Prapanchasara Tantra: Part II. Introduction in English containing a summary by Arthur Avalon. A Tantrik Compendium by Shamkaracharya. 2 Ed. with the commentary of Padampada and a gloss thereon. The book contains the general rules applicable to all the different forms of Tantrik Sadhana and worship as also a summary of each of the different systems.

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