{"product_id":"chinnamasta","title":"Chinnamasta","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis monograph provides a scholarly examination of the rare Buddhist and Hindu Tantric goddess, Chinnamasta. It explores her rituals, symbolic names and forms, and the spiritual practices associated with her across both traditions. By comparing and contrasting these sadhanas, the work offers a unique perspective on the development of Tantric traditions in India during the ninth and tenth centuries. The book includes the first English translations of key texts, such as the Chinnamastatantra from the Sakta Pramoda and the Chinnamunda Vajravarahisadhana, providing essential insights into the mutuality and exclusivity of these ancient religious paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy You Should Read?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the first comprehensive academic study of the rare Tantric goddess Chinnamasta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess the first English translations of the Chinnamastatantra and the Chinnamunda Vajravarahisadhana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain a deeper understanding of the historical development of Hindu and Buddhist Tantric traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the symbolic significance of the goddess's iconography and ritual practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElisabeth Anne Benard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a scholar specializing in the study of Tantric goddesses and the intersection of Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Her research focuses on the historical and ritualistic aspects of these traditions, contributing significantly to the academic understanding of rare deities and their associated spiritual practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motilal Banarsidass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46350961017085,"sku":"","price":560.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/61Pe6XA01NL._SL2000.jpg?v=1782498378","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/es\/products\/chinnamasta","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}