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Shaiva Devotional Songs of Kashmir: A Translation and Study of Utpaladevas Shivastotravali (English and Sanskrit Edition)

Constantina R. Bailly

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Description:Utpaladeva was considered a siddha, a perfected being, one of the masters of the tantric tradition in Kashmir, and he is best known for his philosophical treatises. The Shivastotravali reflects Utpaladeva s philosophy, known as the Pratyabhijna school. And yet it is unique among the author s works in its not being a straightforward philosophical treatise but instead, as Dr. Bailly points out in her introduction, more of a spiritual diary of one who is actually treading the path of Shiva. The path that Utpaladeva has chosen does not require leaving one s home and heading for a mountain cave; instead it calls for changing one s view of the world, for leading a life of divine recognition while carrying on with ordinary life. In clearly written, lucid prose Dr. Bailly illuminates the many facets of Utpaladeva s quest. At the core of his spiritual journey is the enigmatic relationship between devotion and grace: how much does spiritual attainment depend upon the individual s efforts, and how much is a divine gift? And how are these to be realized while living in the midst of society, maintaining worldly obligations and lifestyle? For over a thousand years the Shaiva community of Kashmir has used in its worship the hymns of Utpaladeva s Shivastotravali. Here for the first time these hymns are presented in translation as English verse along with the Sanskrit, a clear and lively introduction, two appendices on special aspects of Kashmir Shaivism, and additional notes."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Shaiva Devotional Songs of Kashmir: A Translation and Study of Utpaladevas Shivastotravali (English and Sanskrit Edition). To get started finding Shaiva Devotional Songs of Kashmir: A Translation and Study of Utpaladevas Shivastotravali (English and Sanskrit Edition), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Utpaladeva was considered a siddha, a perfected being, one of the masters of the tantric tradition in Kashmir, and he is best known for his philosophical treatises. The Shivastotravali reflects Utpaladeva s philosophy, known as the Pratyabhijna school. And yet it is unique among the author s works in its not being a straightforward philosophical treatise but instead, as Dr. Bailly points out in her introduction, more of a spiritual diary of one who is actually treading the path of Shiva. The path that Utpaladeva has chosen does not require leaving one s home and heading for a mountain cave; instead it calls for changing one s view of the world, for leading a life of divine recognition while carrying on with ordinary life. In clearly written, lucid prose Dr. Bailly illuminates the many facets of Utpaladeva s quest. At the core of his spiritual journey is the enigmatic relationship between devotion and grace: how much does spiritual attainment depend upon the individual s efforts, and how much is a divine gift? And how are these to be realized while living in the midst of society, maintaining worldly obligations and lifestyle? For over a thousand years the Shaiva community of Kashmir has used in its worship the hymns of Utpaladeva s Shivastotravali. Here for the first time these hymns are presented in translation as English verse along with the Sanskrit, a clear and lively introduction, two appendices on special aspects of Kashmir Shaivism, and additional notes."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Shaiva Devotional Songs of Kashmir: A Translation and Study of Utpaladevas Shivastotravali (English and Sanskrit Edition). To get started finding Shaiva Devotional Songs of Kashmir: A Translation and Study of Utpaladevas Shivastotravali (English and Sanskrit Edition), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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