A History of Indian Literature v2.c19.s6.t5.102

v2.c19.s6.t5.102

It is shown how the six perfections can be attained by means of sexual union. In one passage Bhagavatī asks:¹ “O Lord, can the dwelling of Caṇḍamahāroṣaṇa be attained without a woman, or is that not possible?” The Lord said: “That is not possible, O goddess.” … “Enlightenment is attained by means of bliss, and there is no bliss without a woman” … “I am the son of Māyā, and I have assumed the form of Caṇḍamahāroṣaṇa; you are the exalted Gopā,² who are one with the Prajñā-Pāramitā. And all women in the universe, are regarded as incarnations of her, and all men as incarnations of myself.”