Canon of the Shaivagama and the Kubjika: Trantras of the Western Kaula Tradition (Shaiva Traditions of Kashmir)

This book serves as an introductory study of Tantric Saivism in its original scriptural sources. It traces the features and content of the canon of the SAaiva Tantras, making use of many unpublished manuscripts from Kashmiri Saiva authors.The book is also an introduction to the literature of the Kubjikamata. As Kundalini, Kubjika is worshipped as the Goddess who is curled up and sleeping, waiting to be awakened. The author explores her place in the Tantric literature. This book serves as an introductory study of Tantric aivism in its original scriptural sources. It traces the features and content of the canon of the aiva Tantras, making use of many unpublished manuscripts from Kashmiri aiva authors. The book is also an introduction to the literature of the Kubjikamata. As Kundalini, Kubjika is worshipped as the Goddess who is curled up and sleeping, waiting to be awakened. The author explores her place in the Tantric literature. By Mark S.g. Dyczkowski. Includes Indexes. Bibliography: P. [203]-208.