Paratrisika Vivarana by Abhinavagupta

Paratrisika Vivarana by Abhinavagupta The Secret of Tantric Mysticism

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Publisher's Synopsis

The Paratrisika (or Paratrimsika ) is a short Tantra which has been held in the highest esteem by Kashmir Saivism or Trika. After Somananda, Abhinavagupta has written tow commentaries on its, a short one (Laghuvritti) and an extensive one-the present Vivarana which is presented here for the first time in an English translation. The Paratrisika Vivarana is one of the most fascinating but also most difficult texts of the Kashmir Saiva School, and of the mystical philosophical literature of India as a whole. It deals with Ultimate Reality (anuttara or para) and with above all in the thoery and practice of the mantra.

Book information

ISBN: 9788120804623
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass,
Imprint: Motilal Banarsidass Publications
Pub date:
Edition: New edition
Language: English
Number of pages: 425
Weight: 660g
Height: 155mm
Width: 223mm
Spine width: 29mm