Book Summary of Kalpa Cintamanih Of Damodara Bhatta

The present book, edited from a rare manuscript, pertains to ancient Tantric rites which usually come under the head of satkarman (sixfold activities) such as (1) Subjugation of persons, (2) Attraction, (3) Immobili-zation of enemy,(4) Eradication of enemy from home, (5) Pacification of an evil, or release from captivity. To these is added one more dissension (vidvesana) creating division among the ranks the enemy.

The book describes the procedure of these activities. Various alternatives are offered and the aspirant can select any Yantras and mantra are quick in effect. The text and translation are self-explanatory. The aspirant need not approach an adept fro guidance.

To understand technique, the editor has appended a glossarial Index. He has prefixed an introduction for general guidance. Beside an appendix of 72 Cakras (practical devices) followed by details, the book contains the academy cakra which foretells whether the experiment undertaken will come out successful.