| The Philosophy of Sadhana: With Special Reference to the Trika Philosophy of Kashmir Contributor(s): Sensharma, Deba Brata (Author), Muller-Ortega, Paul E. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0791403475 ISBN-13: 9780791403471 Publisher: State University of New York Press OUR PRICE: $90.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 1990 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Eastern - Religion |
| Dewey: 181.4 |
| LCCN: 89-27739 |
| Series: Suny Tantric Studies |
| Physical Information: 216 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
