Summary and Conclusion

First Chapter

In this first part of the text, only the first three chapters—the first, second, and third—have been included. The first chapter is titled "The Illumination of Mantra Extraction" (Mantrodhara-prakashana). This great Tantra is considered a four-pillared (chatushpitha) Great Tantra. Under these four pillars fall the specific areas of mudra ritual gestures, mandala sacred diagrams, mantra, and vidya knowledge/deity-mantras. The rules concerning these pillars must be practiced among the guru, disciple, the practitioner, the one devoted to time-based conduct (samaya-nishtha samayi), and the initiate (putra). Considering these four to be extremely useful for society, it has been called the Scripture of the Fourfold Fruition. From this perspective, this Tantra is considered extremely useful for those who seek the accomplishment of the objective that is Bhairava himself and for those who practice the associated mantras. At the end of her questions, the Goddess had said: "O Lord! Speak of the scripture that grants both enjoyment (bhukti) and liberation (mukti)." In response to this, Lord Bhairava said: "Devi, these questions of yours are prompted by compassion for mortal beings." From this perspective, it is also proven that this scripture provides both the physical prosperity and accomplishment characterized by "enjoyment" and is also capable of bestowing the direct realization of the transcendent, unmanifest liberation. It is the promoter of the ultimate welfare of all beings.

First, by shedding light on the nature of the examination of the guru and disciple, the Lord has clarified that awareness can only arise in life when the guru is excellent. The disciple, too, should be one who, while respecting the guru's words, showers rays of light upon the path of life and avoids the darkness of ignorance. Sacrifice (yajna) is considered a superior dharma to be performed in the Vedas. The total purification of the sacrificial ground is absolutely mandatory. Therefore, the ground must be vishalya free from impure substances like bones, etc.. Our life is also a sacrifice. Thus, the ground of one's home must certainly be vishalya. The householder should be careful about this matter.

The most important point expressed in this scripture is the "Arrangement of the Matrika Power" on the ground. This fact is the root of ritual practice, yet it has been completely forgotten. I have not seen the method of Matrika-prastara arrangement of phonetic energies anywhere in the currently prevalent sacrificial rites.