Written as a dialogue between the god Shiva and goddess Shaki, Mahanirvana Tantra describes the chakras ("disk" or "wheel", refering to the energy centers in our body), ceremonies, yogic practices and mantras for meditation, as well as a summary of the Hindu laws (dharma) regarding sexual behavior.

Contents:

Questions relating to the Liberation of Beings

Introduction to the Worship of Brahman

Description of the Worship of the Supreme Brahman

Introduction of the Worship of the Supreme Prakriti

The Formation of the Mantras, Placing of the Jar, and Purification of the Elements of Worship

Placing of the Shri-patra, Homa, Formation of the Chakra, and other Rites

Hymn of Praise (Stotra), Amulet (Kavacha), and the description of the Kula-tattva

The Dharmma and Customs of the Castes and Ashramas

The Ten Kinds of Purificatory Rites (Sangskara)

Rites relating to Vriddhi Shraddha, Funeral Rites, and Purnabhisheka

The Account of Expiatory Rites

An Account of the Eternal and Immutable Dharmma

Installation of the Devata

The Consecration of Shiva-linga and Description of the Four Classes of Avadhutas