FW: Deepa Mehta's _Fire_

[N. Ganesan]

> P. K. Manansala writes:
> <<<
> The idea of Tantrism having at least some roots in Mahacina (Tibet,
> Assam, Burma, China?) has also been explored. There are quite a bit of
> Sanskrit references to the importance of Mahacina in the development
>  of Tantrism although I don't have any references handy at the moment.
> >>>

N. Ganesan wrote a reply:
>
>   During what centuries, do we have "Siva from Tibet?
>   Want to read on Tibetan "Siva as well. References please.
>
>   Tirumantiram is one of the earliest Tantras from India.
>   Dated to 5th century AD. Tantrayana is often called
>   Mantrayana.
>
>   Vajrabodhi in Seventh century AD set sail from Kanchi
>   to Java and China to teach Tantrayana. He was
>   from Malaya/Potalaka parvata.
>

P. K. Manansala writes:
<<
Information flowed in more than one direction. There are also numerous
other traditions that must be taken into account. For example, the
sources regarding Mahacina and other regions.
>>

 Information can flow in any direction.
 But, look at the dates of Tirumantiram and Vajrabodhi.
 Do we have yonitantra/brhadnIlatantra that old?

 Regards
 N. Ganesan


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