Srividya Variances: Variances in Srivdya Practices

Srividya is a discipline where abounds considerable mystery, esotericism and occultism. There is among laymen quite some ignorance concerning its philosophy and practice. There is also a host of doubts and uncertainties among practitioners themselves. The presence of different tradition in Srividya further adds to the confusion. The textual background to Srividya has almost become obscure and obsolete; it has become more a matter of individual lineages of practices. In the circumstances there is need for an authentic and comprehensive account of all variances of Srividya. Here is an attempt towards this direction.