Self Realization in Kashmir Shaivism: The Oral Teachings of Swami Lakshmanjoo

by John Hughes

Overview

This book presents the oral teachings of the twentieth century's great Kashmir Shaivite master. The last of his long lineage, Swami Lakshmanjoo preserved, as did his predecessors, the oral knowledge that illuminates this ancient philosophy-that clarifies the often deliberately obscure tantric texts.

Swami Lakshmanjoo reveals the essence of the way and the means to self realization. Here in his own original discourses, as well as in his English renderings of Abhinavagupta and Kshemaraja, he unveils the essential teachings of this yoga philosophy.

Swami Lakshmanjoo reveals the tantric understanding of the purpose and reason for creation. He offers instruction on the greatness and importance of the supreme mantra sauh\. In his presentation of effective practice, he explains why meditation is both effortless and, at the same time, difficult. In his discussion of discipline he clarifies why personal habits and dispositions play an important part in spiritual growth. Finally, in his unveiling of the path of Kundalini yoga, he is intent on exposing and thereby preserving this hidden and elevated process while warning of its pitfalls.

Contains 8 black and white, 14 full color photographs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780791421802
Publisher:	State University of New York Press
Publication date:	12/23/1994
Pages:	173
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Swami Lakshmanjoo is the author of Kashmir Shaivism: The Secret Supreme published by SUNY Press.

Table of Contents

Illustrations


Foreword


Acknowledgments


Introduction


1. Fifteen Verses of Wisdom


2. Talks on Practice


3. Entrance into the Supreme Reality


4. Talks on Discipline


5. The Secret Knowledge of Kundalini


Appendix A: Sanskrit Text of Bodhapañcada'sika


Appendix B: Sanskrit Text of the Paraprave'sika


Appendix C: Sanskrit Text of the Kundalini Vijñana Rahasyam


Index