Kali: An Introduction to the Essential Tantric Goddess: 8 (Unraveling the Hindu Pantheon: Your Essential Guide to Gods, Goddesses, Myths, Legends, Vedic Texts and Ancient Wisdom) - Softcover

Atma, Kiran; Ponnappan, Jai Krishna

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798393587062

Publisher: Independently published, 2023

Synopsis

'Kali: An Introduction to the Essential Tantric Goddess' is a comprehensive and accessible guide to one of the most fascinating and powerful goddesses in the Hindu pantheon. Kali is a Tantric goddess, which means that she is associated with the power of transformation and liberation. She is often depicted as a fearsome figure, with a black body, a necklace of skulls, and a tongue lolling out of her mouth. However, Kali is also a benevolent goddess, who is said to protect her devotees from danger and to grant them their wishes.

This book explores the origins and history of Kali, her role in Tantric philosophy, and her significance in modern Hinduism. It also provides a detailed overview of Kali's Tantric practices and rituals. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Kali: An Introduction to the Essential Tantric Goddess is an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn more about this fascinating goddess.

Here are some of the key topics covered in the book:

• The origins and history of Kali
• Kali as a Tantric goddess
• Kali as the primary Mahavidya
• Kali's non-conforming and unconventional nature
• Kali as the revealer of the eternal truth
• Kali in the Todala Tantra
• Kali the Mahavidya cult
• Kali Tantric practices
• Kali Tantric rituals
• The significance of Kali

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798393587062
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 82