{"product_id":"shiva-sutras-of-vasugupta-prof-dr-jai-paul-dudeja-9798902311904","title":"Shiva Sutras of Vasugupta: English Translation and Philosophical Interpretation of God-Consciousness Attainment in Kashmir Shaivism","description":"\u003cp\u003eSutras are concise aphorisms. The Shiva Sutras are a key source for Kashmir Shaivism, a non-dualistic school of Hinduism, These sutras were revealed to Vasugupta around the 9th century CE. Their significance lies in defining the ultimate nature of reality as pure consciousness (Shiva) and providing a path to realize this through three methods (upayas): Śāmbhavopāya (Shiva's method), Śāktopāya (Shakti's method), and Āṇavopāya (No-method). The core teaching of Shiva Sutras is that the consciousness (Chaitanya) is the self and the foundation of everything. The Shiva Sutras-text explains how to transcend the illusion of the individual self to realize the ultimate reality of Shiva by understanding the nature of consciousness in waking, dreaming, and deep sleep states. The Shiva sutras provide a comprehensive understanding of the universe as a conscious, dynamic entity, blending philosophical, spiritual, and psychological insights. The sutras offer a practical framework for spiritual practice, guiding individuals toward liberation from suffering and the realization of their true, divine nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Prof (Dr ) Jai Paul Dudeja\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798902311904\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Notion Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.87lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.68d","brand":"Prof (Dr ) Jai Paul Dudeja","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48743066337535,"sku":"9798902311904","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shiva-sutras-of-vasugupta-prof-dr-jai-paul-dudeja-9798902311904","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}