Trika the Kashmir Saiva Essence

Contents: 1. Keys to the pronunciation of Sanskrta words written in English (in the book). 2. Abbreviations (used in the book). 3. Trika--the perspective. 4. Glossary. 5. References. 6. Sutras quoted in the book. 7. Index. 8. Appendix (original Sutras of Vigana-Bhairava). Lofty philosophical subtleties of Trika school of Kashmir Shaiva wisdom shrouded in intricate Sutras, have been unfolded in rational investigative manner for a modern thinker, in a captivating conversational language by the author Tej Raina in Trika, the Kashmir Shaiva Essence. Beginning with the perceptive experiences each one of us has, he develops a coherent, thought provoking argument that helps to visualize the profound Trika communication handed down from centuries to us in the form of Sutras by the seers of profound truth. He uses Sutras as lighthouses to authenticate the perspective he provides for understanding, contemplating upon, and practicing Trika truth. The book can certainly enlighten any serious reader.