The Philosophy of Sādhanā: With Special Reference to the

The Philosophy of Sādhanā: With Special Reference to the Trika Philosophy of Kashmir (Suny Series in Tantric Studies)
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After presenting a general survey of spiritual practice in the different schools of Indian philosophy, the author focuses on the Trika School, popularly called Kashmir Shaivism. He deals clearly and exhaustively with such topics as Shaktipat (the descent of Divine Grace), Diksha (initiation), and the role of the Guru. His treatment of the various paths (upayas) appropriate for the different types of practitioners is especially useful.
The book ends with a chapter on enlightenment (jivanmukti). This chapter not only presents the meaning of self-realization-in-this-lifetime, but offers material on this topic for the first time in English.
Country USA
Brand State University of New York Press
Manufacturer State Univ of New York Pr
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780791403488
ReleaseDate 1990-07-12

Country	USA
Brand	State University of New York Press
Manufacturer	State Univ of New York Pr
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780791403488
ReleaseDate	1990-07-12

The Philosophy of Sādhanā: With Special Reference to the Trika Philosophy of Kashmir (Suny Series in Tantric Studies)