FW: Deepa Mehta's _Fire_
N. Ganesan
naga_ganesan at HOTMAIL.COM
Mon Jan 11 18:49:55 UTC 1999
> 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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