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निगमांगमपारदृश्वान्. But strangely enough the fact until recently was not clearly realized by the modern oriental scholars, with the result that, contrary, to the Indian tradition, they over-emphasized the study of the Vedic literature and almost neglected the Āgamic side. Happily the importance of the latter study is now being brought home to modern scholars. Naturally the study of the subject, from the modern point of view, is only in its infancy A history of the Tántric literature as well as culture is still a great desideratum. Until that is written, it is yet too early to hazard any view as to the stage at which the two cultures first began to influence each other or as to the extent of their mutual borrowing at any particular period of history. But before any systematic attempt at writing a history of the above description is made, our first duty is to bring to light the vast literature on the subject that is still lying hidden. The merits of this edition should be chiefly viewed in this light. In the present editor fortunately we have one who has traditionally imbibed the spirit of this lore and who is not only a votary of Srividyā, but also an authority on the subject. Sarasvati Bhavan, MD. SHASTRI, PRINCIPAL, 31st. May, 1938. Sanskrit College, Benares. }