Definition of Tantric

1. Adjective. Of or relating to Tantrism. "Tantric rituals"

Exact synonyms: Tantrik
Partainyms: Tantrism, Tantrism
Derivative terms: Tantrism, Tantrism

Definition of Tantric

1. Adjective. describing Vajrayana Buddhism ¹

2. Adjective. describing any of several branches of yoga or esoteric traditions rooted in India ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tantric

1. tantra [adj] - See also: tantra

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tantric

tantara
tantaras
tanti
tantilizing
tantite
tantivies
tantivy
tanto
tanto knife
tantonies
tantony
tantony pig
tantos
tantra
tantras
tantric
tantrically
tantrisms
tantrum
tantrums
tanukis
tanyard
tanyards
tanycyte
tanycytes
tanyphonia
tanystomata
tanzania

Literary usage of Tantric

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the ...by Praphulla Candra Rāy by Praphulla Candra Rāy (1903)
"... IV The Tantric Period Circa 11oo AD—1300 AD Before we proceed further it ... g'ance at the origin of the Tantric Cult, as Indian Alchemy very largely ..."

2. A Classified Index to the Sanskrit Mss. in the Palace at Tanjore by Arthur Coke Burnell (1880)
"This appears to be an attempt to combine Tantric and Vedânta doctrine. (12188) Te. 11. 223. ... A manual of tantric ceremonies. (11.398) Te. Ü. 299. ..."

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