Kalikrama and Abhinavagupta

Book Detail

• Binding: Hardcover
• Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Number of Pages: 152
• Release Date: 01-01-2022
• EAN: 9788124607572
• Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Languages: English

Description

The Krama School of Trika Shaivism, also known as Kalikrama, is one of the most significant monistic Shaiva traditions of medieval Kashmir, second only to the Pratyabhijna school. This book explores the doctrine of Kalikrama, which revolves around the sequential order of consciousness deities known as Kalis. The system is characterized by a deep interplay between esoteric Tantric practices and metaphysical cognition.

The monograph delves into three critical aspects of Kalikrama:

1. The role of cognitive processes in ultimate realization.
2. The mystical experience structured around consciousness deities.
3. The epistemological barriers in understanding the hidden meanings of esoteric Tantric traditions.

The book highlights the profound influence of Abhinavagupta, the celebrated Kashmiri Shaiva philosopher, in shaping the Kalikrama system. It offers a detailed exploration of:

• The modern scholarly evolution of Krama studies.
• The epistemology behind the esoteric internalization in Kalikrama.
• The crucial role played by Abhinavagupta in its development.

This scholarly work is a valuable resource for researchers and students of Tantra, Shaivism, Indian philosophy, and Kashmir Shaivism.

Author Detail

• Name: Navjivan Rastogi
• Expertise: Kashmir Shaivism, Indian philosophy, Tantric studies
• Contributions: A distinguished scholar in Trika Shaivism, Rastogi has extensively researched and written about Kashmir Shaiva traditions, particularly the Kalikrama system.