The Principle of Sakti

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Sakti, the divine mother, being very important member of the Hindu pantheon, commands much respect and worship in India. The present study deals with the intriguing problems pertaining to Saktism. The idea of Sakti based on Upanisadic philosophy and propagated by Advaita Vedanta including Samkara, reaches its highest culmination in the Tantras where Sakti is identified with Brahmana. Epigraphical sources and the Puranas proclaim the popularity of Saktism in India. The book presents the manifold aspects of this important branch of Indian religion. Author has a deeper understanding of the subject, sincerity and sublimity in his treatment. The study will certainly be fascinating and thoughtful.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Pushpendra Kumar Sharma

Dr. Pushpendra Kumar (b. 14-7-1936). Reader, Sanskrit Department, South Delhi Campus, University of Delhi, Delhi. (Sanskrit) first class first & Gold Medalist, 1958; PhD- Sakti Cult in the Puranas, 1967; F.R.A.S. London, 1971; Commonwealth Scholarship Holder, 1970-72; Post-doctral studies in the University of London; Prinicipal-Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, New Delhi, 1972-74; Chief Investigator- Major U.G.C. Research Project A descriptive catalogue of Sanskrit Inscriptions; Author of twelve books and 25 Research articles.

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Title
The Principle of Sakti
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1st ed.
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152p., 22cm.
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