Avalon, Arthur & Shastri, Lakshmana. - Tantraraja/Tantra.

Delhi, Motilal Banarsidass. 1997. Soft cover. Good. l 837 pp. This ancient treatise provides the reader with the knowledge of sixfold tantric activities viz. marana, uccatana, vasikarana and so on, for the fulfillment of man's material needs as well as the knowledge of reality for the fulfillment of his material ends. On the spiritual plane it guides him on the path of self-realization. The ultimate aim of this treatise, as of all tantric lore is to suggest means for the emancipation of the personal soul from the bondage of senses. Introduction of 73 pp. by Arthur Avalon. Then follows the Sanskrit (!) text.