− | A brief introduction of the above various elements of writing and presentation of shastras will be undertaken in this topic.<ref name=":0" /> | + | A brief introduction of the above given various elements of writing and presentation of shastras will be undertaken in this topic.<ref name=":0" /> |
− | Tantrayukti refers to methodical elements and devices (Yuktis) of Tantra (theory) and there are about 36 such tantrayuktis, though different texts give a different number.<ref name=":0" /><ref>Singh, Anuradha (2003) ''Tantra Yukti Method of Theorization in Ayurveda,'' Ancient Science of Life, Vol : XXII(3) January 2003 Pages 64-74</ref> | + | Tantrayukti (तन्त्रयुक्तिः), an uncommonly used word, refers to the methodical elements and devices (Yuktis) of Tantra (theory) that are involved into making of a theory, the structural aspects as well as the interpretation. There are about 36 such generally accepted tantrayuktis, though different texts propose a varying numbers of such yuktis ranging between 32 to 41.<ref name=":0" /><ref>Singh, Anuradha (2003) ''Tantra Yukti Method of Theorization in Ayurveda,'' Ancient Science of Life, Vol : XXII(3) January 2003 Pages 64-74</ref> |
| + | Again a word of wide import, Tantra used as a synonym for Shastra (in this context means theory) is that which holds the various aspects of a subject, into which are interwoven different thoughts, objectives, observations and proposals covering the vast expanse of the subject |