A seminal work in Tantric studies, this book explores the spiritual and metaphysical significance of the Sanskrit alphabet. Sir John Woodroffe (writing as Arthur Avalon) delves into the philosophy of Varnamala—the “Garland of Letters”—revealing how each Sanskrit syllable embodies divine energy and plays a role in the cosmic structure. Blending linguistic analysis with esoteric insight, it remains a cornerstone in the study of mantra-??stra and Indian metaphysics.