An Introduction to Tantric Philosophy

Description

The Paramarthasæra, or the Essence of [the Teachings on] Supreme Reality by Abhinavagupta (Xth to XIth AD) is a compendium of the monistic doctrine of Trika Saivism. This book offers the first commented English translation of both the text and its commentary by Yogaraja (XIIth AD), along with a corrected Sanskrit text, introduction, indices and appendices. In an attempt to follow the principles of Yogarajas commentary, the authors unfold the metaphysical as well as mystic meanings of the text. In this process, they have taken recourse to both traditional Indian exegesis and the current interpretations among scholars of Kasmir Saivism. This edition will be of interest to Indologists and specialists of Kasmir Saivism, as well as to specialists and students of religious studies, philosophy and anthropology.

Contents

1. Introduction 2. Translation of Paramarthasara and Commentary by Yogaraja, with notes 3. Sanskrit Text 4. Glossary

Author Bio

Lyne Bansat-Boudon is Director of Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes, Paris, France.

Kamalesha Datta Tripathi is associated with Banaras Hindu University, India.

Related Subjects

1. South Asian Studies
2. Asian Studies (General)
3. Asian Literature
4. Asian Religion
5. Asian Philosophy