The Philosophy of Sadhana: With Special Reference to the Trika Philosophy of Kashmir (Suny Series in Tantric Studies)

By Debabrata B. Sen Sharma and Deba Brata SenSharma

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0791403483
• ISBN13: 9780791403488
• Release Date: August 1990
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Trika sadhana

This is a very interesting book where the different types of diksha and the paths which correspond to them are discussed. Vocabulary in Sanskrit is used heavily and can be somewhat confusing if you don't know some of the terms already. This goes with the very precise, nuanced text of the book.