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[Union of the male and female--in partnership. Illustrated by interpretations and demonstrations from Hinduism and Tantric Buddhism].

Following the originally dominant matriarchate, patriarchy took over and still reigns in present-day society, although we are now in the midst of a period of transition towards a man/woman relationship on partnership basis. This principle of "two units combining to form one", this unification of two opposing and complementary principles has been depicted in a model manner in the iconography of Hinduism and Tantric Buddhism. The attributes of these religions are described with the help of characteristic pictures and sculptures.

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