The Devi Gita: The Song Of The Goddess: A Translation, Annotation, And Commentary (English, Sanskrit And Sanskrit Edition)

Provides a translation, with introduction, commentary, and annotation, of the medieval Hindu Sanskrit text the Devi Gita (Song of the Goddess), an important but not well-known text from the rich Sakta (Goddess) tradition of India, composed around the 15th century C.E. The text is divided into sections of verses, and each section is followed by a comment explaining key terms, concepts, ritual procedures, and mythic themes. Commentary also compares the text with related schools of thought. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.