Kashmir Shaivism: The Secret Supreme

Contents: Preface. Introduction. 1. 36 Elements: Tattvas. 2. The six fold path of the universe: Sadadhvan. 3. The theory of the alphabet:  Matrikacakra. 4. The theory of reflection: Pratibimbavadah. 5. The explanation of the means: Upayas. 6. The theory of speech: Vak. 7. The three impurities: Malas. 8. The seven states of the seven perceivers (Pramatrin). 9. The seven processes of the seven perceivers (Pramatrin). 10. The five great acts of lord Siva: Pancakrityavidhih. 11. The five state of the individual subjective body. 12. The five folds contacts of masters and disciples. 13. The manifestation of the tantras. 14. Moksa in Kashmir Saivism and Indian philosophy. 15. Kashmir Saivism and Advaita Vedanta. 16. Seven states of Turya. 17. Kundalini and its purpose. 18. Variations in the rise of Prana Kundalini. 19. Kashmir Saivism.

 

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 secrets. The intent is to preserve the tradition and to make it available.

 

The emphasis is on practical realization of Truth through the experience 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 unbroken awareness of this universe as one's own transcendental consciousness. It is blissful realization.