A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Kasmir Saivism
This page describes Kasmir Saivism which is located on page 160 of the second volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Kasmir Saivism” according to 39 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Cidgaganacandrika (study) [by S. Mahalakshmi]
Upaya is the term Kashmir Shaivism uses, to denote the ways and means to enter into Universal God Consciousness from individual consciousness. [The following are three means advocated by Kashmir Saivism]: Shambhavopaya, the superior means, Shaktopaya, the medieval means, and Anavopaya, the inferior means. 1) Shambhavopaya Shambhavopaya functions in Matrika Cakra, Pratyahara, and Pratibimbavada. Thoughtlessness is called Shambhavopaya....
Read full contents: Part 5 - Three Upayas (means to enter universal God consciousness)
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) [by Geetika Kaw Kher]
Shaivism,pp 5-6, Tantraloka, I,p27),Sivadrishti , the Brihadyamala , Pingalamata and Siva Purana50 have a different story to tell....
Read full contents: Pasupata History (Introduction)
Expiatory Rites in Keralite Tantra [by T. S. Syamkumar]
It is observed that these concepts gradually led to the exclusivity in Shaivism. Caste system and intolerance of other Tantric sects were the root causes of exclusivity of Shaivism. The Saiddhantikas has developed a Shaiva version of caste system. Trilocana banned the Vama and Dakshina Tantric practitioners from touching the Linga and suggested various expiations in such occurrences....
Read full contents: 1.8 (b). Expiatory Rites in Prayashcittasamuccaya
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