The Mystery Of Vibrationless Vibration In Kashmir Shaivism

Author : Swami Lakshmanjoo
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Page : 344 pages
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Release : 2017-07-24
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The Mystery of Vibrationless Vibration in Kashmir Shaivism by Swami Lakshmanjoo Pdf

A central theme of the philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism is the highly esoteric principal known as spanda. Swami Lakshmanjoo tells us that the word spanda means established stable movement. That is, it is movementless-movement, vibrationless-vibration. It is this secret, mysterious and yet essential principle that Swami Lakshmanjoo clarifies and elucidates in his revelation of the two texts dealing specifically with this principle, the Spanda Karika and the Spanda Sandoha. The theory of spanda is not new. It was hidden in the body of the Tantras and extracted by Vasugupta, founder of the Shiva Sutras, and initiator of monistic Shaivism in the valley of Kashmir. Vasugupta composed the Spanda Karika, a text filled with the fundamental precepts (karikas) regarding spanda and the philosophy surrounding it. Kshemaraja, the chief disciple of the very important and central figure in the tradition of Kashmir Shaivism, Abhinavagupta, is the author of the second pivotal text regarding spanda, the Spanda Sandoha. This text is an extensive exposition (sandoha) on the first verse of the Spanda Karika.

Author : Swami Lakshmanjoo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0996636579

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The Mystery of Vibrationless-Vibration in Kashmir Shaivism by Swami Lakshmanjoo Pdf

Swami Lakshmanjoo reveals the secret of Spanda-movementless-movement-an essential concept of Kashmir Shaivism. This teaching which is hidden in the body of the Tantras, was extracted by Vasugupta in his Spanda Karika and further elaborated by Kshemaraja in his Spanda Sandoha. Here, the reader is given a rare glimpse into the mystery of Spanda.

Author : Mark S. G. Dyczkowski
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Hinduism
ISBN : 8120805968

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The Doctrine of Vibration by Mark S. G. Dyczkowski Pdf

Cutting across distinctions of schools and types, the author explains the central feature of Kashmir Saivism: the creative pulse of the all-pervasive Consciousness called Siva. This is also the central theme of the Hindu Tantras, and Dyczkowski provides new insight into the most literate and extensive interpretations of the Tantras. This book is significant from four points of view. First, it breaks new ground in Indian philosophy. According to the Spanda Doctrine, the self is not simply witnessing consciousness as maintained by Sankhya and Vedanta, but is an active force. Second, the ultimate reality is not simply a logical system of abstract categories, but is living, pulsating energy, the source of all manifestation. Third, the work elaborates the dynamic aspect of consciousness. It supplies an excellent introduction to the texts and scriptures of Kashmir Saivism. Fourth, it suggests a Yoga for the realization of self.

Author : Vasugupta,Jaideva Singh
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 252 pages
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Release : 1992-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0791411796

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The Yoga of Vibration and Divine Pulsation by Vasugupta,Jaideva Singh Pdf

Spanda is the vibratory dynamism of the absolute consciousness. In the first section of his commentary, Kṣemarāja presents spanda as identical with the essential self of each person. The second section presents a methodology that allows access to the world of spanda yoga. The third section describes the spiritual powers attained by the realization of spanda. Through modern physics, we have grown accustomed to thinking of physical reality as waves of energy--as the matter-energy continuum. Tantric Shaivism presents the full matrix of energy pulsation of which physical reality is only a part. From the relatively superficial perceptions of the senses to the progressively subtle forms of inner awareness, a unified spectrum of spanda leads inward until the most delicate and powerful tendrils of individuality merge with the infinitely rapid vibration of the ultimate consciousness. The text prescribes a continuous refinement of perception in order for that aspect of spanda which continuously subsides into infinity to be discovered in the awareness of the practitioner. Through prescribed use of mantra, the yogi develops a continuous attentiveness to the presence of the spanda--the spanda that reveals itself to her as an ecstatic flashing forth within her own awareness. The Guru enlivened mantra leads the yogi through the vibratory spectrum of awareness to the ever subtler domains within. As this occurs, the surface word-form of the mantra falls away and only the original lively pulsation of enlightenment is left. At a certain definite point, the individual awareness is permanently caught up in this subtle pulsation of the ultimate. It then transcends all of the relative spatial distinctions of inner and outer, higher and lower, above and below. The nondimensional, global encompassing of the individuality by the absolute consciousness is the state of jivanmukti, the goal of the tantric practice prescribed by the Spanda Karikas.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1992-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781438401751

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The Stanzas on Vibration by Anonim Pdf

In his Doctrine of Vibration, the author presents a synthesis of Kashmir Shaivism—an overview with Spanda as the central theme. Spanda is the vibratory dynamism of the absolute consciousness. In this book the author focuses on the school of Kashmir Shaivism that presents this doctrine as its cardinal principle and whose literature consists essentially of the works translated here. In his Introduction and in his exposition of the four commentaries, the author shows both how the Spanda tradition contributes to the other schools of Kashmir Shaivism and how it is different from them. He presents for the first time a detailed treatment of this tradition and an analysis of its development. The aim is to offer a method that affords access by the general reader to the wonderful world of the Spanda Yogi through which she travels to the liberating realization of her authentic identity vibrant with the vitality of the universal pulse of Shiva.

Author : Swami Lakshman,Swami Lakshman Jee,Swami Lakshman Joo
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0887065759

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Kashmir Shaivism by Swami Lakshman,Swami Lakshman Jee,Swami Lakshman Joo Pdf

Swami Lakshman Jee is the last living Master of the oral tradition in Kashmir Shaivism. This exposition of the non-dual philosophy with practical applications is his first book in English. The tantric teachings are hidden in a language of allusion and symbol. Swamiji offers the skeleton key of the oral tradition that allows access to the secrets. The intent is to preserve the tradition and to make it available. The emphasis is on practical realization of Truth through the experiences of Kundalini Yoga. The author contrasts this realization with the concepts of liberation taught by other schools of Indian philosophy, especially Advaita Vedanta. Kashmir Shaivism experiences the world as real and true--as real and true as the existence of God. Liberation is the unbroken awareness of this universe as one's own transcendental Consciousness. It is a blissful realization.

Author : John Hughes
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Kashmir Śaivism
ISBN : 9781434325167

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Kashmir Shaivism by John Hughes Pdf

Author : Mark S. G. Dyczkowski
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Kashmir Saivism
ISBN : OCLC:638829852

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The Doctrine of Vibration by Mark S. G. Dyczkowski Pdf

Author : Sreenivasa Prasad Poluru
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781639574902

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Synthesis of Abstract Sciences by Sreenivasa Prasad Poluru Pdf

Inspired by the knowledge revealed in the books written by Yoga-Gurus of Yogada Satsanga Society of India, he has searched and found out correlations among the ancient-scriptures, yoga-texts, and modern-sciences developed since 1700 A.D after the inventions of microscope and telescope. He explains how the cause behind all the causes happens to be the Creator of Universe, within and without. His synthesis provides root-level-remedies for the present-day problems such as population explosion, depletion of non-renewable resources, extinction of species due to pollutions of all sorts, health problems due to anxieties and un-natural living styles, clashing of religious beliefs causing violent incidents, etc. The author has laid a bridge of understanding between the ever- diverging modern sciences, and converging ancient scriptures. · Modern sciences offer ‘clues’ to know the hidden-meanings of symbolic and encrypted words in Vedas, Bible, etc. · Scientific explanations for a few key-verses in RIK Veda. · Correlations among physics, meta-physics, and physiology. · Strategies behind the creation of solar system, at the third stage. · Electrons play tremendous roles in the body and matter. · Justification, by three-bodies-theory, of diversity in species. · How man is the image of God, but with very limited powers. · A Scientist can create a new thing using other materials. · A Successful Yogi can dissolve his own body and re-appear. · How past-life memories and habits also influence rebirths. · Journeys of the soul across happier worlds before liberation. · Creative powers of the alphabet of Sanskrit, the Divine Language. · Reconciliation of religious beliefs is sure to fetch peace.

Author : Swami Lakshmanjoo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1947241117

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Light on Tantra in Kashmir Shaivism - Volume 2 by Swami Lakshmanjoo Pdf

Tantrāloka is the voluminous masterwork of the 10th-century philosopher-saint, Abhinavagupta. It is a veritable encyclopedia of non-dual Shaivism, a spiritual treasure trove containing a glorious synthesis of all the schools that make up Kashmir Shaivism. This second volume includes chapters two and three, dealing with anupāya, the means (upāya) where there is nothing to be done for attaining oneness with Universal Being, and śāmbhavopāya, the means requiring supreme awareness. Being the last master in the direct line of Abhinavagupta, Swami Lakshmanjoo is singularly able to reveal the true meaning of this otherwise difficult (or inaccessible) text. In the accompanying audio, the sincere student can hear the words of a master who lived and breathed Kashmir Shaivism in its fullness.

Author : Swami Shankarananda
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9788120826991

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The Yoga of Kashmir Shaivism by Swami Shankarananda Pdf

Kashmir Shaivism is the study of consciousness. Consciousness is the most intimate experience of life the essence of life itself. Among the many spiritual traditions born and developed in India, one ancient philosophy-Kashmir Shaivism-has explored it completely. Consciousness is the most intimate experience of life, the essence of life itself. Among the many spiritual traditions born and developed in India, one ancient philosophy-Kashmir Shaivism-has explored it completely. Until now, Kashmir Shaivism was an esoteric field accessible only to a few scholars and other specialists. Here, for the first time, Swami Shankarananda, a Self-realised spiritual master, presents the wisdom of this powerful tradition in a form that will delight and inspire all spiritual seekers. He explores the teachings in rich detail, elucidating ideas and meditative practices while drawing upon a vast canvas of many great beings, wisdom traditions and personal experience. When Kashmir Shaivism is studied the way a subject at university is studied, it becomes a set of principles and concepts, which are rich and suggestive. But Kashmir Shaivism is not only food for the intellect. It also implies direct nurturance of the soul, the direct experience of consciousness itself. The goal of this book is to inspire spiritual seekers to make sure of the sublime methods and understandings of Shaivism in their own practice. The Yoga of Kashmir Shaivism is a book that will transform you. It is a resource and guides you towards investigating and deepening your own consciousness.

Author : Swami Lakshman Jee
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1988-09-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781438409924

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Kashmir Shaivism by Swami Lakshman Jee Pdf

Swami Lakshman Jee is the last living Master of the oral tradition in Kashmir Shaivism. This exposition of the non-dual philosophy with practical applications is his first book in English. The tantric teachings are hidden in a language of allusion and symbol. Swamiji offers the skeleton key of the oral tradition that allows access to the secrets. The intent is to preserve the tradition and to make it available. The emphasis is on practical realization of Truth through the experiences of Kundalini Yoga. The author contrasts this realization with the concepts of liberation taught by other schools of Indian philosophy, especially Advaita Vedanta. Kashmir Shaivism experiences the world as real and true—as real and true as the existence of God. Liberation is the unbroken awareness of this universe as one's own transcendental Consciousness. It is a blissful realization.

Author : Swami Sivapriyananda
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009-05-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781594779220

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Secret Power of Tantrik Breathing by Swami Sivapriyananda Pdf

Explores the secrets and benefits of alternate nostril breathing practices • Includes breathing techniques to help overcome infertility, bad luck, and illnesses • Explains the interactions of the vital energy of breath with the chakras and energy channels (nadis) There is an intimate relationship between breathing and our emotional states. When we are nervous or excited, our breath rate increases. Conversely, if we alter our rate of breathing, we can alter our emotional state. The ancient civilization of India developed methods for changing the emotions and states of consciousness through yogic meditation and pranayama (breath control). Secret Power of Tantrik Breathing teaches the advanced pranayama system of svaraodaya, which is based on the fact that we normally breathe freely through only one nostril at a time. In a healthy person, breathing changes roughly every one and a half hours from one nostril to the other, with each nostril imparting different qualities to one’s mental and physical state. The left nostril is cool, soothing, passive, and feminine in nature; the right is warm, energizing, active, and masculine. When the breath remains in one nostril for longer than normal, mental and physical illness can result. The goal of svaraodaya is to harmonize the breath from each nostril with the life task needing to be accomplished. This book explains how to practice this breath control and how the vital energy of breath interacts with the chakras and energy channels (nadis) to create overall balance and harmony. It also includes svaraodaya breathing techniques to help overcome illnesses, infertility, and bad luck; make predictions; and attain liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

Author : Swami Lakshmanjoo
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1548539899

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Kashmir Shaivism by Swami Lakshmanjoo Pdf

Kashmir Shaivism: The Secret Supreme - Includes free downloadable audio of the original lectures. In 1971 John and Denise Hughes traveled to Kashmir, India to study Kashmir Shaivism under the world renowned Philosopher/Saint Swami Lakshmanjoo. This book is the result of the lectures he gave John and Denise when they asked him to teach them Kashmir Shaivism. - This is a definitive scholarly work on the philosophy and practice of Kashmir Shaivism by the self-realized master Swami Lakshmanjoo. This book, Kashmir Shaivism: the Secret Supreme, by the twentieth century's great philosopher saint Swami Lakshmanjoo, presents a systematic unfolding of the Tantric teachings of the ancient tradition known as Kashmir Shaivism. This profound tradition, long enshrouded in secrecy, is so rich and detailed in its descriptions of what it reveals as the ascent of individual consciousness to universal God Consciousness that it has been characterized as a 'mystical geography of awareness'. Within the pages of this book is found the key of the oral tradition which unlocks its secrets and provides the reader with the tools necessary to venture into this wondrous landscape.

Author : Abhinavagupta
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Bhagavadgītā
ISBN : 8186569448

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Abhinavagupta's Commentary on the Bhagavad Gita by Abhinavagupta Pdf

Abhinavagupta, probably the greatest genius of India inthe fields of philosophy, aesthetics, poetics, dramaturgy, Tantraand mysticism, is being rediscovered only in the last few decades.Although several scholars, in India and abroad, areengaged in studying his works, it is surprising that there arestill few translations available.The great merit of the present translation of Abhinavagupta sasummary of the (real and secret) meaning of the BhagavadGÏtÈ: is: First, it includes the text and translation of the Kashmiriversion of the Bhagavad GÏtÈ, which in places differs from theone commented upon by ’a×kara. Besides, it brings out thespecific meanings in the context of Kashmir Shaiva philosophyand yoga, without being influenced by SÈ`khya or VedÈnta.