The Concept Of Mind In Hindu Tantra
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| Author | : Gavin Flood |
| Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
| Total Pages | : 191 |
| Release | : 2024-11-18 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1040256910 |
This book presents an account of the concept of mind in Hindu Tantra through a study of religious and philosophical texts in the medieval period. Offering an understanding on how the mind is conceptualized both as that which keeps a person bound to the cycle of reincarnation and as having transformative potential in allowing a person to achieve liberation or salvation, this book examines mostly previously untranslated sources. It shows how there are different understandings of the mind that relate to different ideas of redemption. The main tantric tradition, the Śaiva Siddhānta, adopts a model of mind from Yoga in which the wandering mind keeps us trapped, whereas the nondualist Śaiva tradition, sometimes called ‘Kashmir’ Śaivism, sees the mind as inherently pure and free. The book traces a history of the concept of mind from early sources, especially Buddhism, through to the tantric medieval period, and ending with the eighteenth century. The author shows how the concept changes and what is retained. A comparison of the tantric ideas of mind with those of some European philosophy – notably Descartes’ dualism and German idealism’s non-dualism – sharpens the concept of mind in the tantric tradition. A historical and philosophical study of key ideas in the tantric traditions, this book will be of interest to researchers in the field of Religious Studies, Asian Religion, Hindu Studies, Indian philosophy, and comparative philosophy.
| Author | : Gavin Flood |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2024-11-18 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 9781032835167 |
This book presents an account of the concept of mind in Hindu Tantra through a study of religious and philosophical texts in the medieval period. It will be of interest to researchers in the field of Religious Studies, Asian Religion, Hindu Studies, Indian philosophy and comparative philosophy.
| Author | : T.N. Achuta Rao |
| Publisher | : Gyan Books |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 2004-09 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 9788178352909 |
PRAYER PREFACE INTRODUCTION 1. MANOPRAPANCHA THE SENSATE OBJECTIVE WORLD Manoprapancha; Intelligence and Creativity; Self- Organisation; Free Will; Freedom. 2. MANAS MIND] What is Mind?; Where is Mind?; Where the Mind and Senses Cannot Reach; The Nature of Mind; Exploring the Human Mind; The Bhagavad Gita and Mind Control; Mind and Action; The Power of the Mind; The Vedantic View of Mind 3. PRAJNYA CONSCIOUSNESS] The Phenomena of Mind and Consciousness; Brain, Its Function in Relation to Mind; Consciousness; Quality Of Consciousness; Order and Harmony; Super-Consciousness; The Sub-Conscious Mind; The Un-conscious Mind; Levels of Consciousness. 4. JNYAAN KNOWLEDGE] Knowledge of the Self; Who am I?; What do I Want?; Integrated Personality; Fear. 5. BRAHM JNYAAN THE SUPREME-KNOWLEDE Knowledge of The Brahman; The Concept of Ishvara; Do We Need God? God Realisation and Self -Realisation; The Supreme Power, God; Prayer. 6. STORM IN A CUP OF TEA Dukhatrayas; Why Life is a Problem?; Food is Elusive; Problems o/Life; Marriage; Love and Marriage; Bliss and Blisters of Love Marriage; Success in Marriage, Role of Sex in Life; The Secret of Happiness in Life; Human Behaviour; Happiness and Success; Job Satisfaction, The Sensible Way of Living; Happiness in Family Life, Why Marital Discord and Divorce?; Parents and Children; Problems of Modern Day Life; Emotion; Depression and Suicide; Cheerful Disposition; Death and Immortality, What after Death? Professionul Excellence, . 7. THE ART OF CREATIVE LIVING The Concept of Maya or Illusion; Avidya or Nescience; The Source of Ignorance; Desire; Manonasha; The Gunas; Spiritual Healing and Touch Therapy; The Power of love; Love and Friendship; Love and Sex; The Ari-Shadvargas; The Concept of Yad bhavam tad bhavati, Methods of Mind Control; Thought Control Technique; Manoniyantrana Tantra Yoga for Mind Contro/}; What is Yoga?; Types of Yoga; Karma Yoga; Bhakti Yoga; Jnyana Yoga; The Absolute and the Relative; Raja Yoga; Asanas; Pranayama; Prana and Mind, Pranayama and Kundalini; Pratyahara and Dharana; Dharana, Japam and Dhyaan (Meditation); Dhyaan, Japam and Samaadhi; Samadhi (Sushupti; 9. MIND CONSOLE TECHNIQUES - MANTRA, YANTRA, AND TANTRA Mantra, its Significance; Om- Its significance The Gayatri Mantra; The Tanfras; Mauna, Its Significance; Transcendental Meditation Neuro-Linguistic Programme (NLP); Need for Spiritual Life; Peace and Happiness; 10. GOAL OF LIFE 11. CONCLUSION Think It Over ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Glossary INDEX
| Author | : Christopher D. Wallis |
| Publisher | : Mattamayura Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 9780989761307 |
This book takes readers on a fascinating journey to the very heart of Tantra: its key teachings, foundational lineages, and transformative practices. Since the West's discovery of Tantra 100 years ago, there has been considerable fascination, speculation, and more than a little misinformation about this spiritual movement. Now, for the first time in the English language, Tantra Illuminated presents an accessible introduction to this sacred tradition that began 1,500 years ago, in the far north of India. The book uses translations from primary Sanskrit sources, offers a profound look at spiritual practice, and reveals Tantra's rich history and powerful teachings.
| Author | : Gian Kumar |
| Publisher | : One Point Six Technology Pvt Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 195 |
| Release | : 2014-12-25 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 9381836884 |
"The Second Book Of His 3 Volumes Series, is based upon his learnings about life and existence derieved from ancient Indian /philosophy. Spiritualism is defined in the East as the science of higher consciousness and explains Oneness and the harmonious coexistence of Man with the Universe. These pages are about understanding the divine within us; how to live spiritually, moment to moment, and enjoy every aspect of life without assistance from any external source. The niceties of life which we all crave, also create many struggles and conflicts. We reach for books on spiritual development or join spiritual classes or religious centres, hoping for clarity and salvation, only to realize we are more confused than before. In fact, our confusion has been compounded by complexity. This is where this simple book speaks to us in a straightforward, down-to-earth manner, revealing there are no diktats we need to follow-only the voice withing. We notice the change as through constant vigil, the sub-conscious takes over and we evolve by ourselves - alone; experientially"
| Author | : Phil Nuernberger |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 196 |
| Release | : 2020-05-17 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781098309909 |
Eternal Self is the product of 50 years of practice in the science of Tantra Yoga in the U.S. and the Himalaya Mountains of Nepal and India. Tantra Yoga, a spiritual science of Consciousness, creates a life of balance and joy. Religion and philosophy tell you WHAT to do; Tantra Yoga shows you HOW to be. Tantra shares the fundamental requirements of science: experimentation, replication and verification. However, Tantra explores Consciousness and reality through introspection and direct experience rather than analyzing material phenomenon. Eternal Self explores the mystery of Consciousness, maps the principles of Pure Consciousness as the source of energy that manifests material reality. Simultaneously, Pure Consciousness remains the core personal consciousness called the spiritual-Self, or soul. These spiritual principles are surprisingly similar to the quantum vacuum of modern physics. Eternal Self presents a unique analysis of the mind as an energetic field consisting of thought-constructs as energy patterns. It maps the relationship of the spiritual-Self to the energy systems of chakras and subtle senses and the objective reality including the physical body. Our most important personal skill is the ability to focus attention. Eternal Self clarifies the nature of concentration and its impact on the mind. It describes how curiosity intensifies focus, and how fear damages the mind and the ability to focus. Tantra science provides methods for mystical transcendence, but its great practical value is its transformational power, leading to greater emotional intelligence and spiritual realization. The introspective tools and methods of Tantra science dissolve ego issues that are the sources of imbalance, suffering and dysfunction in ourselves, and thus in our families, organizations, and nations. Eternal Self explores the full realization of our humanity, and describes the foundation for a spiritual humanism through transformation and transcendence.
| Author | : David Frawley |
| Publisher | : Lotus Press |
| Total Pages | : 280 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Health & Fitness |
| ISBN | : 0940676508 |
This extraordinary new book shows us how to connect with the Devatas, the Divine powers of the universe to develop our deeper Yoga practice. It features special chapters on the Shiva Linga, meditations on Shakti in nature and in the human body, Shakti in the practice of Yoga, special knowledge of the chakras (including the spiritual heart and the crown chakra), the four internal energy centers of Fire (Agni), Sun (Surya), Moon (Soma) and Lightning (Vidyut), the practice of Drishti Yoga (Yoga of perception), Shambhavi Mudra, and important mantras to Shiva, Kali, Bhairavi and Sundari. It contains a wealth of deep yogic knowledge not easily available today and based upon traditional Sanskrit sources.
| Author | : Sir John George Woodroffe |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 128 |
| Release | : 1922 |
| Genre | : Hindu philosophy |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Geoffrey Samuel |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 476 |
| Release | : 2013-04-12 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1136766472 |
Subtle-body practices are found particularly in Indian, Indo-Tibetan and East Asian societies, but have become increasingly familiar in Western societies, especially through the various healing and yogic techniques and exercises associated with them. This book explores subtle-body practices from a variety of perspectives, and includes both studies of these practices in Asian and Western contexts. The book discusses how subtle-body practices assume a quasi-material level of human existence that is intermediate between conventional concepts of body and mind. Often, this level is conceived of in terms of an invisible structure of channels, associated with the human body, through which flows of quasi-material substance take place. Contributors look at how subtle-body concepts form the basic explanatory structure for a wide range of practices. These include forms of healing, modes of exercise and martial arts as well as religious practices aimed at the refinement and transformation of the human mindbody complex. By highlighting how subtle-body practices of many kinds have been introduced into Western societies in recent years, the book explores the possibilities for new models of understanding which these concepts open up. It is a useful contribution to studies on Asian Religion and Philosophy.
| Author | : Andre Padoux |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 206 |
| Release | : 2013-12 |
| Genre | : Literary Collections |
| ISBN | : 0199982325 |
André Padoux offers the first English translation of the Yoginihrdaya, a seminal Hindu tantric text dating back to the 10th or 11th century CE.
