The Splendor of Recognition: An Exploration of the Pratyabhijna-hrdayam, a Text on the Ancient Science of the Soul

by Swami Shantananda, Peggy Bendet

Overview

Unique in its combination of scriptural erudition and experiential wisdom, this book makes accessible the true philosophy of Tantra and Kashmir Shaivism for dedicated students of yoga and Eastern philosophy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781930939004
Publisher:	S Y D A Foundation
Publication date:	10/01/2003
Edition description:	BOOK & CD
Pages:	446
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.96(d)

About the Author

Swami Shantananda studied art history at the University of London and has been studying Kashmir Shaivism for thirty years. He teaches Siddha Yoga meditation courses and leads retreats around the world under the guidance of meditation master Gurumayi Chidvilasananda.

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	vii
	Foreword	xiii
	The Sutras	xx
	Introduction: A Journey of the Soul	1
1.	Consciousness: The Creative Power of the Universe	21
2.	The Mirror of Consciousness and Its Countless Reflections	51
3.	The World of Our Experience	67
4.	The Principles of Manifestation Exist in Our Bodies	87
5.	Universal Consciousness Descends to Become the Mind	109
6.	Perception and the Human Condition	127
7.	The Many Facets of the One Reality	147
8.	Revelation and Concealment from Different Points of View	163
9.	Destiny: The Choice Is Ours	177
10.	The Five Acts of the Lord	201
11.	The Five Acts of the Yogi	217
12.	The Assemblage of Powers Contained in the Alphabet	231
13.	Paths of Inward-Facing Contemplation	255
14.	The Self Is Always Apparent	271
15.	Within Us, the Entire Universe	281
16.	The Bliss of a Liberated Yogi	289
17.	Expanding the Center: Kundalini Unfolds	305
18.	Approaches to Expanding the Center	319
19.	Samadhi and Its Imprint	337
20.	Mastery over the Vibrant Wheel of Powers	355
	Epilogue: On a Visit to Kashmir	372
Appendix A	The Lineage of Masters: Guru-parampara	376
Appendix B	The Principles of Creation:Tattvas	386
Appendix C	The Perceivers: Pramatas	388
	Notes	390
	A Note on the Sanskrit	402
	Glossary	403
	Index	405
	Suggested Reading	420