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History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v7.c92.46

History of Dharmaśāstra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v7.c92.46

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v7.c92.46

It is difficult to give a general definition of Tantras. The word 'Tantra' is derived usually from 'Tan' to spread and 'trai' (to save). 'It spreads (dilates upon) many matters including the tattvas and mantras and affords protection;