The Tantraloka of Abhinava Gupta

• ISBN: 9788130709536
• Volumes: Set in 8 Volumes
• Author: Commentary by Ed. Rajanaka Jayaratha with Notes by Pandit M. K. Shastri
• Pages: 2520 pp
• Year of Publishing: 2009
• Binding: Hardbound
• Publisher: Cosmo Publications

Description:
The Tantraloka, authored by the renowned philosopher and scholar Abhinavagupta, stands as the masterwork of Kashmir Shaivism. This monumental work is an encyclopedia of non-dual Shaivism, integrating the philosophical and ritualistic dimensions of Kashmir Shaiva tradition. It offers a profound synthesis of the monistic agamas and various schools of Kashmir Shaivism.

• Content: The Tantraloka delves deeply into both the ritualistic and philosophical aspects of the tradition, providing a holistic view of Kashmir Shaivism.
• About Abhinavagupta: Abhinavagupta (ca. 950-1015 CE) was a highly revered Kashmir Shaivite master, whose teachings and texts, including the Pratyabhijna Vimarshini and Tantraloka, are central to the spiritual and philosophical foundations of Kashmir Shaivism. Apart from his work in philosophy, Abhinavagupta was a significant theoretician in the fields of poetics, dance, drama, and classical music.
• Historical Context: Abhinavagupta's profound influence on Kashmir Shaivism is evident in his comprehensive treatment of non-dualism. His mystical disappearance, along with 1,200 disciples, adds a layer of mystique to his legacy.
• Publisher's Note: This edition presents the full Sanskrit text of the Tantraloka, meticulously compiled from the original Kashmir Series of Texts and Studies, and provides a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners of Kashmir Shaivism.

The Tantraloka is an essential text for anyone seeking to understand the deep spiritual philosophy and practices of Kashmir Shaivism, making this comprehensive set a definitive resource on the subject.