Yogini Tantra

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...collections of topics that could be called useful to all humanity! And many are such that their methods are incomplete, dependent on other factors, or complex, while the results of their practices are achieved only after much delay. However, individuals practicing through this text will surely join their voices with ours and declare that, despite the simple methods, the applications in this Tantra provide full results very quickly.

It is no secret to anyone, from the young to the old, how widespread the mantra-shastra is in Bengal. The mantra scholars of that province are adept and are great scholars. Indeed, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the entire authority over all mantra, tantra, and yantra mystical diagrams nowadays remains only with the mantra-experts residing in Bengal. We obtained this best of Tantras, the 'Yogini Tantra', which is like a priceless gem useful to all, from those very great souls and published it. As this text was in the language of the gods original: "devagira" (Sanskrit), it could not be public. With this in mind, we have made a pure, simple, and detailed Hindi translation.

Although every effort has been made to keep this translation complete, beautiful, and simple by looking at it from all angles, if any error remains due to human nature, we request our discerning readers to forgive us and inform us, so that the defect can be removed in the next edition.

In conclusion, we submit that all rights to print and publish this text and distribute it for a price have been given to the most generous and famous connoisseur of merit, Seth Khemraj Shrikrishnadas. Through his unfailing grace, he has obligated us by printing it in his "Shrivenkateshwar" press in Bombay and by offering various forms of charity and honor. Therefore, we also pray to Lord Shri Mahadeva for the increase of the age, fame, and wealth of the said Seth.