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Abandon Kanyā Dānam in a Wedding Ceremony? A Possible Solution.
Constructive criticism is the hallmark of progress in any field. Any number of examples can be cited which may have been quite relevant thousands of ... Read More
The Dialogical Manifestation of Reality in Agamas – 1
Tantric āgamas, considered to be divine revelation, are in dialogical format. When applied in the context of the mantra speech, this concept provides a theological ... Read More
Text as Text, Text as Deity: Reconciling Textual Traditions with Devotion
Defining texts in a broader sense, including mantra-s/incantations used in the course of rituals, what might the relationship between such a modern, Western practitioner and ... Read More
A Cognitive Approach to Tantric Language – 3
It is counterintuitive to assume that mantras have no meaning. In contrast, even these visual forms of expression have distinctive significance and their inherent meaning ... Read More
A Cognitive Approach to Tantric Language – 2
At least two domains are involved in creating phonetic symbolism. One, the phonemes have a designated order. Two, the deities represent cosmic principles, or foundational ... Read More