The Philosophy of Sādhanā: With Special Reference to the Trika Philosophy of Kashmir (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780791403488)

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.

Author: Deba Brata Sensharma
ISBN-10: 0791403483
ISBN-13: 9780791403488
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Language: English
Published: 07/12/1990
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d