Thirumandiram : A Classic of Yoga and Tantra (Three Vollume Set) [Paperback]

Thirumoolar (Author), M. Govindan (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1993

Get connected to the roots of yoga with the first English translation of Thirumoolar's classic masterpiece of yoga, tantra and Shaiva Siddhanta, the gospel of the Tamil Yoga Siddhas. It has inspired the daily life of millions in south India and helped to produce its greatest yogis and saints for the past 2,000 years. Written in 3,047 poetic gem-like verses which go far beyond Patanjali's "Yoga Sutras" in scope and depth, this international edition has been designed to facilitate the understanding of the reader with explanatory remarks in the special introductury sections, extensive footnotes, a detailed glossary, index and numerous illustrations. From the most mundane to the most sublime areas of life it provides illuminating guidance and inspiration for Self-Realization and Self-Transformation.

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"The Thirumandiram is as important a yoga scripture as the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras, or the voluminous and inspiring Yoga Vashistha. This outstanding text is now available in a fine three volume-edition thanks to Marshall Govindan's labor of love." -- Georg Feuerstein, PH.D., contributing editor of Yoga Journal and the author of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sacred Paths, and over 20 books

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Kriya Yoga Pubns (July 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1895383021
• ISBN-13: 978-1895383027
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,057,951 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tantra at its best, August 29, 2006

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This review is from: Thirumandiram : A Classic of Yoga and Tantra (Three Vollume Set) (Paperback)

This book gave birth to the Saiva Siddhanta tradition of the South of India (one of the main philosophic systems of that country). The author, the Siddha Thiroomular, condensed in it all the yogic knowledge of his time. The book is considered an Agama and a Shastra, as it contains yogic knowledge and devotional poems. It has been published for the first time in English thanks to the hard work of M. Govindan, the original was written in Tamil, for the common people. Every real student of Yoga should have it, they could trace in the text many of the yogic techniques they practice. Is a wonderful experience to meditate in these verses... this is pure Tantra, in its best definition: a net that unites spiritualiy with daily life. Om Namah Shivaya!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive book about yoga and consciousness., August 2, 2005

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This review is from: Thirumandiram : A Classic of Yoga and Tantra (Three Vollume Set) (Paperback)

"Thirumandirum" written by the siddha Thirumoolar is a classic piece of art on yoga and the different states of consciousness experienced by the devotee on the path to Nirvana. It contains 3047 verses which is written forcefully on the real meaning of life. This work is far more comprehensive than Patanjali's "Yoga Sutras" on yoga and the ways of upright living. If one reads this work with reverence and meditates on these words, one will reach the highest stage of God-Realization. This volume also contains an extensive glossary on Sanskrit words and a detailed introduction on the 9 Tantras.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True Yoga Has Surfaced!, March 9, 2004

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This review is from: Thirumandiram : A Classic of Yoga and Tantra (Three Vollume Set) (Paperback)

For all true Yogis/Yoginis, this is a must have. Reading the scriptures and meditating upon them is an initiation into a true spiritual awakening, and a connection to the great immortal Siddhas. These Holy scriptures will allow you to experience an heigtened Divine guidance in your sleeping and waking state, (if you're opened and purified enough to allow it to do so). Tamil Siddha Yoga is the foundation of Yoga as we know of it today, reflecting the original practices of the pre-aryan, pre-vedic Indus Valley culture. The Yoga of Eternal Life