Matrikashakti by Ashok Ray [Hardcover]

Among ancient tribal communities, matriarchy evolved over time into the worship of the mother goddess. Ashok Roy’s Matrikashakti presents a seamless narrative on the history of mother worship and Shakti sadhana.

The book’s first chapter, Srishti (Creation), distills the essence of creation theories as proposed by scientists, Western philosophers, Aryan sages, and Maharshi Kapila, the father of evolutionism. The second chapter explores the emergence of mother worship during the Mesolithic and Neolithic ages.

Subsequent chapters delve into mother worship in the Indus Valley Civilization, Aryan Vedic traditions, and the Puranic era, as well as its evolution within Buddhism and the role of Buddhist deities. The text also examines Tantra philosophy, where the feminine is seen as the ultimate source of power, along with discussions on Shakti worship, the veneration of Goddess Kali, the concept of the 51 Peethas, and the Tantric traditions within Sanatan Dharma.

Additionally, the book covers the historical and cultural currents of Bangladesh and provides vivid travelogues of pilgrimages to the sacred Shakti Peethas of Himachal and Kamakhya. This well-researched, authoritative, and meticulously crafted work is sure to enrich its readers.