Mahanirvana Tantra
Description
Mahanirvana Tantra is a book by Arthur Avalon (the pen name of Sir John George Woodroffe), first published in 1913. This pivotal work is an English translation and commentary on the Sanskrit Mahānirvāṇatantra, an esteemed Tantric scripture widely regarded as foundational for Shakti worship, Kundalini Yoga, and Tantric ritual.
Woodroffe introduced European readers to Tantric philosophy by translating esoteric Sanskrit texts under the pseudonym “Arthur Avalon,” a name chosen to evoke mystical tradition. His translation delineates core doctrines—rituals, iconography, mantra, and the celebrated “five Ms” (madya, mamsa, matsya, mudra, maithuna)—and explores how these are employed symbolically or literally within Vamachara traditions.
The text played a significant role in introducing non-dualist Tantra to the West, influencing early twentieth-century Indology and Western yoga movements. Woodroffe’s scholarly commentary brought rigor and depth to the subject, dispelling misconceptions and highlighting Tantra’s philosophical sophistication and pragmatic spiritual aims.
After completing your payment, your download links will appear immediately in the same pop-up window. You’ll also receive an email right away with your download links, just in case you need them later. Payments are handled securely through Payhip’s checkout system, and you can pay via PayPal or by credit/debit card via Stripe.
- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, AZW3
- Page Count (PDF)
- 195
- Word Count
- 112,212
- Illustrations
- No
- Footnotes
- No
Note: All of the books available here were first published generations ago. Care has been taken to produce clear, readable files, and each ebook is fully formatted with features such as a linked table of contents and clearly structured chapter headings. Where applicable, illustrations and footnotes have also been carefully presented for ease of reading. None of these ebooks are DRM-protected. As with any historical text, occasional imperfections may remain.
Related ebooks
