The Yoga of Netra Tantra:: Third Eye and Overcoming Death

Book Detail

• Binding: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 252
• Release Date: 01-01-2019
• EAN: 9788124609668
• Package Dimensions: 11.0 x 10.5 x 1.5 inches
• Languages: English

Description

The Netra Tantra ("Tantra of the Third Eye of Shiva"), also known as Mrtyujit ("Conqueror of Death"), is a key scripture in non-dualist Kashmir Shaivism (Trika). This profound text uniquely explores the Third Eye of Shiva as both its title and central theme, making it a fundamental work in the Tantric tradition.

The book provides an insightful introduction to the Netra Tantra, along with a detailed interpretation of three significant chapters focusing on Yoga and overcoming death:

• Chapter 1: The Eye of Shiva
• Chapter 7: Subtle Yoga
• Chapter 8: Supreme Yoga

The text is presented in Devanagari script, along with transliteration and English translation, featuring the 11th-century commentary of Kṣemarāja, a renowned disciple of Abhinavagupta. Additionally, an appendix includes illustrations related to the concept of trinetra (Third Eye) from various sources, particularly those connected to Kashmir. It also offers a comparative study on "The Spiritual Eye in Christian Mystical Traditions."

This work is a significant contribution to the study of Kashmir Shaivism, particularly in the realm of Yogic practices and its philosophical implications.

Author Details

• Author: Shivam Srivastava
• Shivam Srivastava is a scholar of Kashmir Shaivism and Indian philosophy, with a deep interest in Tantric traditions and Yogic practices. His work focuses on translating and interpreting ancient Sanskrit texts, making them accessible to a broader audience of researchers and spiritual seekers.