This masterful commentary on Saundarya Lahari by Swami Satyasangananda Saraswati (Swami Satsangi) reveals Shakta Tantra for every level of aspirant. The original Sanskrit text by Adi Sankaracharya has been translated and explained in a lucid and eloquent style, which brings the reader into the living presence of the Goddess. The 103 mantras of the text are presented here as meditations and visualisations of Sri Devi, the root matrix of creation, depicting her divine from as a path of highest sadhana and realization. The text deals with the essence of tantric philosophy and sadhana, elucidating the esoteric traditions of Sri Vidya, the Dasa Mahavidya, kula kundalini, chakras and tattwas, and their usage to bridge the gap between the outer and inner experience. Sri Saundarya Lahari, the Descent, an exposition of the feminine divine, is substantiated and enhanced by the personal experience and in-depth study of the author.

Also included are a comprehensive introduction, prayoga (uses of the mantras, yantras and especially the mandalas contained in the text, transliteration and index.

About the Author:

From the age of 22, Swami Satsangi experienced a number of inner awakenings which led her to her guru, Swami Satayananda. From 1981, she travelled ceaselessly with Swami Satyananda in India and overseas and developed into a scholar with deep insight into the yogic and trantric traditions as well as modern sciences and philosophies. The establishment of Sivananda Math in Rikhia is her creation and mission, and she guides all its activities there, working tirelessly to uplift the weaker and underprivilaged areas. She embodies compassion with clear reason and is the foundation of her guru's vision. Swami Satsangi is the author of several books on yoga and tantra.