The Doctrine of Vibration: An Analysis of the Doctrines and Practices of Kashmir Shaivism

Mark S.G. Dyczkowski

ISBN 10: 8120805968 / ISBN 13: 9788120805965

Published by Motilal Banarsidass, 1989

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Doctrine of Vibration: An Analysis of the Doctrines and Practices of Kashmir Shaivism
• Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8120805968
• ISBN 13: 9788120805965
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very good

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Synopsis

Cutting across distinctions of schools and types, the author explains the central feature of Kashmir Saivism: the creative pulse of the all-pervasive Consciousness called Siva. This is also the central theme of the Hindu Tantras, and Dyczkowski provides new insight into the most literate and extensive interpretations of the Tantras. 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 Sankhya 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 Saivism. 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.