The Doctrine of Vibration: An Analysis of the Doctrines and Practices Associated with Kashmir Shaivism (SUNY series in the Shaiva Traditions of Kashmir)

Dyczkowski, Mark S. G.

ISBN 10: 0887064310 / ISBN 13: 9780887064319

Published by SUNY Press, 1987

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Doctrine of Vibration: An Analysis of the Doctrines and Practices Associated with Kashmir Shaivism (SUNY series in the Shaiva Traditions of Kashmir)
• Publisher: SUNY Press
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0887064310
• ISBN 13: 9780887064319
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

This book is significant from four points of view. First, it breaks new ground in Indian philosophy. According to the Spanda Doctrine, the self is not simply witnessing consciousness as maintained by Sankya and Vedanta, but is an active force. Second, the ultimate reality is not simply a logical system of abstract categories, but is living, pulsating energy, the source of all manifestation. Third, the work elaborates the dynamic aspect of consciousness. It supplies an excellent introduction to the texts and scriptures of Kashmir Shaivism. Fourth, it suggests a Yoga for the realization of self.

About the Author

Mark S. G. Dyczkowski took his first degree at Banaras Hindu University and then took his doctorate at Oxford University. He is presently associated with Sampurnananda Sanskrit University in Varanasi.