Introduction to Tantra Sastra

A concise introduction by Sir John Woodroffe to the Hindu Tantric scriptures, originally published as the introduction to his translation of the Mahanirvana Tantra. It outlines key concepts, terminology, ritual practices and the philosophical outlook of the Tantras, including the worship of Shakti and the role of mantra. It remains a useful orientation for readers approaching Tantric literature, though later scholarship has refined many of its interpretations.