Pratibimbavāda in Trika Shaivism: The Universe as Reflection in Consciousness

Pratibimbavāda in Trika Shaivism Pratibimbavāda means the doctrine of reflection. The word pratibimba means reflection, image, or mirrored appearance. Vāda means doctrine or philosophical view. In Trika Shaivism, Pratibimbavāda explains how the universe appears within consciousness without becoming separate from consciousness. This is a subtle but powerful teaching. The world appears. The body appears. Thoughts, […]