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About The Book: "The Serpent Power: Being the Ṣaṭ-Cakra-Nirūpana and Pādukā-Pañcaka" by Arthur Avalon (Sir John Woodroffe) is a crucial work in understanding Kundalini and the chakra system as per Tantric traditions. Published in 1919, the book provides a thorough exploration and interpretation of the mystical properties of the seven chakras and Kundalini energy, depicted as a coiled serpent at the base of the spine. Woodroffe translates and offers extensive commentaries on the significant Sanskrit texts, Ṣaṭ-Cakra-Nirūpana and Pādukā-Pañcaka, introducing complex Tantric concepts to a Western audience. His work serves as a bridge between traditional Indian spiritual teachings and Western scholarly research, markedly influencing spiritual studies in both Eastern and Western traditions. About The Author: Sir John George Woodroffe (1865–1936), also known by his pseudonym Arthur Avalon, was a British orientalist and judge whose work helped illuminate Tantric practices to the Western world. His seminal text, "The Serpent Power: The Secrets of Tantric and Shaktic Yoga," delves into the Kundalini Yoga philosophy and the chakra system, offering detailed interpretations and translations of Sanskrit texts. Woodroffe's writings, which bridge Eastern spiritual traditions and Western scholarly interest, remain influential in the study of Indian Tantra. The Title 'The Serpent Power: Being the Ṣaṭ-Cakra-Nirūpana and Pādukā - Pañcaka written/authored/edited by Arthur Avalon (Sir John Woodroffe)', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362800657 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 549 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Hinduism, Reference. Size of the book is 2.34 x 10.59 cms Vol: