Foreword by Thomas Ashley-Farrand
Introductory Note by Swami Veda Bharati
Introductory Note by Sampadananda Mishra
Author’s Preface
Note on Spelling and Pronunciation of Mantras
Orientation of the Book
Part I Mantra Yoga And Mantra as a Karmic Tool
Chapter 1: Mantra and Primal Sound
Chapter 2: Mantra and Classical Yoga
Chapter 3: Managing Your Karma with Mantra
Chapter 4: Energizing Mantras with Power and with Grace
Chapter 5: Mantra, the Divine Word and Cosmic Manifestation
Part II. The Mantra Purusha and Shakti Mantras
Chapter 6: Mantra and Sanskrit, the Language of the Gods
Chapter 7: The Vowels: the Prime Vibrations of Consciousness
Chapter 8: Semivowels and Sibilants: Powers of the Elements and the Pranas
Chapter 9: The Twenty Five Consonants
Chapter 10: Shakti Bija Mantras
Chapter 11: Mantra Purusha: The Body of Sound
Chapter 12: How to Use the Mantra Purusha
Part III. Special Methods of Mantra Yoga and Mantra Therapy
Chapter 13: Mantra and Pranayama: The Yoga of the Sun and the Moon
Chapter 14: Tantra, Mantra, Chakras and Kundalini
Chapter 15: Mantra Deity and the Chanting of Divine Names
Chapter 16: Ayurvedic Mantra Therapy
Chapter 17: Vedic Astrology Mantras
Chapter 18: Vastu and Directional Mantras
Chapter 19: Vedic and Vedantic Mantra Yoga
Appendix 1. Guidelines on the Chanting of Mantras
Appendix 2. Mantra Purusha and Marma Points
Appendix 3. Complete Mantra Purusha Nyasa
Appendix 4. Sanskrit Pronunciation Key
Glossary of Terms
Bibliography
Resources
Disclaimer
This book is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe. The information contained herein is in no way to be considered as a substitute for a consultation with a duly licensed health care professional.
Author: Dr. David Frawley
Illustrations: Cover and drawings/ pictures - Hinduism Today, additional line drawings of Goddesses - Kanika Tripathi