Matrikashakti

• Author: Ashok Roy
• Genre: Miscellaneous (Bibidha)
• Format:
  • Hardcover – ISBN: 9789350408438
  • Pages: 416
  • Weight: 551 grams

About the Book

• Matrikashakti is a comprehensive exploration of goddess worship and Shakti sadhana across different civilizations and historical periods.
• The book traces the evolution of maternal reverence, beginning with ancient tribal societies, which gradually transformed into widespread goddess worship.
• It delves into:
  • Theories of Creation as explained by scientists, Western philosophers, Aryan sages, and Maharshi Kapila, the father of evolutionism.
  • Matriarchal beliefs in the Middle and New Stone Ages.
  • Goddess worship in Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic and Puranic times, and Buddhist traditions.
  • Tantric perspectives on women as the source of power.
  • The significance of Shakti and the Shakta tradition.
  • Devi worship, Goddess Kali, the 51 Shakti Peethas, and the philosophy of Tantra in Sanatan Dharma.
  • The cultural and historical evolution of Bangladesh.
  • Personal travel experiences to Himachal's Shakti Peethas and Kamakhya Temple.
• This well-researched and extensively documented book presents a lucid and engaging narrative, making it an essential read for history enthusiasts, scholars of religion, and devotees of goddess worship.

About the Author

• Ashok Roy was born in 1952, Kolkata.
• A retired geochemist from the Geological Survey of India.
• Known for his research-based books, including Shalgram Shilar Sandhane and Bibortoner Dharay Shiv o Shivlingo.
• Recipient of the Uma Prasad Memorial Award from the Ashutosh Mukherjee Memorial Committee.
• Passionate about travel and photography, winning multiple awards in international photography competitions.

⭐ A must-read for those interested in Indian spirituality, history, and the Shakti tradition!