Ramakrishna Mission General Library

This book is, a Collection of Studies in, or Essays upon , particular subjects in the Mantra-Sutra, a term which is commonly applied to the Tantra- Sastra. It is practically composed of two parts. After Chapter I, which deals with the "Word," ChaptersII-IX treat of the Principles of the general doctrine of S'abda. I am much indebted in the preparation of these Chapters to my friend, Professor Pamathananatha-Mukhopadhyaya. Chapters X-XXI are elucidations of some subjects in the Tantra-Sastra which adopt the Mimamsa doctrine of Sabda with some modifications to meet its doctrine of Sakti. Chapters XXII, XXVIII and XXIX deal with the Mantras "Om" and the Gayatri. An understanding of such terms as Sakti, Nada, Bindu, the Casual Saktis of the Pranava, Bija mantras and so forth, is essential for those who would understand the Sastra in which they appear.

This book is, a Collection of Studies in, or Essays upon , particular subjects in the Mantra-Sutra, a term which is commonly applied to the Tantra- Sastra. It is practically composed of two parts. After Chapter I, which deals with the "Word," ChaptersII-IX treat of the Principles of the general doctrine of S'abda. I am much indebted in the preparation of these Chapters to my friend, Professor Pamathananatha-Mukhopadhyaya. Chapters X-XXI are elucidations of some subjects in the Tantra-Sastra which adopt the Mimamsa doctrine of Sabda with some modifications to meet its doctrine of Sakti. Chapters XXII, XXVIII and XXIX deal with the Mantras "Om" and the Gayatri. An understanding of such terms as Sakti, Nada, Bindu, the Casual Saktis of the Pranava, Bija mantras and so forth, is essential for those who would understand the Sastra in which they appear.