Sri Saundarya Lahari: The Descent Paperback – 1 January 2010 By Swami Satyasangananda Saraswati (Author)

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About the Book: Sri Saundarya Lahari: The Descent This masterful Commentary on Saundarya Lahari reveals Shakta Tantra for every level of aspirant. The original Sanskrit text by Adi Sankaracharya has been translated and explained in a lucid and eloquent style, which brings the reader into the living presence of the Goddess. The 103 Mantras of the text are presented here as meditations and visualisations of Sri Devi, the root Matrix of creation, depicting her divine from as a path of highest Sadhana and realization. The text deals with the essence of Tantric Philosophy and sadhana, elucidating the esoteric Traditions of Sri Vidya, the Dasa Mahavidya, kula kundalini, chakras and tattwas, and their usage to Bridge the gap between the outer and inner experience. SriSoundarya Lahari, the Descent, an exposition of the femininedivine, is substantiated and enhanced by the personal experience and in-depth Study of the author. Also included are a comprehensive introduction, prayoga (uses of the mantras, yantras and especially the Mandalas contained in the text, transliteration and index.