The Mahanirvana Tantram

Publisher: Sri Satguru Publications
Author: Manmatha Nath Dutt
Language: English
Edition: 2009
ISBN: 9788170309109
Pages: 368
Cover: Hardcover
Dimensions: 23 cm x 15 cm
Weight: 510 gm

About the Book

Mahanirvana Tantram is considered the most significant and authoritative among all extant Tantric texts. This edition presents the English translation of the first part of the Mahanirvana Tantra, the only section known and published in Bengal. Despite references within the text to a second part, extensive efforts by the translator to locate it—including investigations at the sacred Kamakhya temple in Assam—revealed no additional material beyond a reiteration of the first part.

This English version, by the renowned scholar Manmatha Nath Dutt, serves as an accessible gateway to a deeply esoteric and spiritually rich stream of Sanskrit literature, especially revered in Bengal. The central theme of this work is the worship of the One True God, expressed through layers of mystical symbolism and metaphysical insight. Despite the dense and sometimes technical language typical of Tantric literature, the translator preserves clarity and literal faithfulness while making the philosophical depth accessible to modern readers.

The book features:

• A lucid and mostly literal translation of the Sanskrit original

• An insightful introduction that provides a digest of core Tantric teachings

• Extensive footnotes clarifying obscure passages

• A charming and poetic literary style that reflects the beauty of the original text

This volume is not only a rare and scholarly contribution to the understanding of Tantra, but also a key resource for those interested in Indian philosophy, mysticism, and the religious traditions of Bengal. It opens the door to a tradition that has profoundly influenced the spiritual life of millions.