Multivariant levels of interpretations on selected Caryas

The objective of this thesis is to investigate the multivariant levels of interpretation within selected Caryas. The Caryas selected depict Buddha Nature as it was understood in tantric Buddhism in the area of Bengal. There are three levels of interpretation. The first level is the blatant meaning, and is outlined in the translation section of the songs. The second level is the anuyoga/Mother tantra meaning. A comparison is made between the interpretations of selected scholars. The final level is the Mahamudra meaning. This level is inferred from various textual sources.