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	Publisher: Edukeen Publisher
	Author Ashvin Mehta
	Language: English
	Pages: 297 (B/W Illustrations)
	Cover: HARDCOVER
	24 cm x 16.5 cm (9.5x6.5 inch)
	Weight 620 gm
	Edition: 2024
	ISBN: 9789395626675
	HBC137
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About the Book The Kashmir Shaivism tradition, also called Trika Shaivism, is a non-dualist branch of Shaiva-Shakta Tantra Hinduism that originated in Kashmir after 850 CE. In its place of origin in Kashmir, this tradition is commonly referred to as "Kashmiri Shaivism." It later spread beyond Kashmir, with its great scholar Abhinavagupta calling it "Trika" (meaning "the Trinity"). It particularly flourished in the states of Odisha and Maharashtra. Advaita Vedanta and Kashmir Shaivism (Trika) are both non-dualistic or monistic philosophies, that are very much similar to each other. Being a Vedantavadi I would start with summarizing the basics of the Advaita Vedanta first, and then I'll eventually move on to the Trika Shaivism. The Ultimate Reality in Trika is Paramashiva, and Just like Advaita Vedanta, the nature of Ultimate Reality is Sacchidananda as well. What's unique is that Shiva in Trika system has three additional features- Iccha, Gyana & Kriya Shaktis, and is always endowed with Swarantrya. In other words, Trika philosophy has the same premise as Advaita Vedanta, but gives a bit more detailed explanation of the Ultimate Reality. This book offers a unique introduction to Kashmir Saivism for general readers.

About The Author Ashvin Mehta is a distinguished scholar of Advaita Saiva philosophy and Kashmiri Shaivism. His publications on Kashmiri philosophical traditions and mystical practices provide critical insights into spiritual doctrines and metaphysical concepts, enriching scholarly discourse on Indian philosophy. Mehta's work bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary philosophical inquiries, fostering deeper insights into Indian spiritual traditions and their relevance in modern contexts.

Preface The Kashmir Shaivism tradition, also called Trika Shaivism, is a non-dualist branch of Shaiva-Shakta Tantra Hinduism that originated in Kashmir after 850 CE. In its place of origin in Kashmir, this tradition is commonly referred to as "Kashmiri Shaivism." It later spread beyond Kashmir, with its great scholar Abhinavagupta calling it "Trika" (meaning "the Trinity"). It particularly flourished in the states of Odisha and Maharashtra. Defining features of the Trika tradition are its idealistic and monistic Pratyabhijna ("Recognition") philosophical system, propounded by Utpaladeva (c. 925-975 CE) and Abhinavagupta (c. 975-1025 CE), and the centrality of the three goddesses Para, Parapara, and Apara. While Trika draws from numerous Shaiva texts, such as the Shaiva Agamas and the Shaiva and Shakta Tantras, its major scriptural authorities are the Målinîvijayottara Tantra, the Siddhayogeuvarimata and the Anamaka-tantra. Its main exegetical works are those of Abhinavagupta, such as the Tantraloka, Maliniulokavarttika, and Tantrasåra which are formally an exegesis of the Malinivijayottara Tantra, although they also drew heavily on the Kali-based Krama subcategory of the Kulamarga. Another important text of this tradition is the Vijñana-bhairava-tantra, which focuses on outlining numerous yogic practices. Kashmir Shaivism shares many parallel points of agreement with the lesser known monistic school of Shaiva Siddhanta as expressed in the Tirumantiram of Tirumular. While also sharing this branch's disagreements with the dualistic Shaiva Siddhanta school of Meykandar, which scholars consider to be normative tantric Shaivism. The doctrines of Kashmir Shaivism were very influential on the Shri Vidya tradition of Shaktism.

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