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A Cognitive Approach to Tantric Language – 3
Archives, Indology

A Cognitive Approach to Tantric Language – 3

Sthaneshwar Timalsina- March 3, 2018

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
Archives, Indology

A Cognitive Approach to Tantric Language – 2

Sthaneshwar Timalsina- March 1, 2018

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

A Cognitive Approach to Tantric Language – 1
Archives, Indology

A Cognitive Approach to Tantric Language – 1

Sthaneshwar Timalsina- February 27, 2018

Reading Tantric literature by applying cognitive theories has a meaningful role to play. If there is anything valuable in these texts and traditions and if ... Read More