The Serpent Power

A landmark work in the study of Indian esotericism, The Serpent Power presents English translations and detailed commentaries on two key Sanskrit texts: the ?a?-Cakra-Nir?pa?a and the P?duk?-Pañcaka. Sir John Woodroffe (writing as Arthur Avalon) explores the concept of Ku??alin?-?akti—the coiled serpent energy believed to reside at the base of the spine—and the system of six chakras through which this energy ascends. This book is foundational for understanding Tantric yoga, Shakta philosophy, and the mystical anatomy of the human body.