The Meaning of Aham in Kashmir Shaivism
The Meaning of Aham in Kashmir Shaivism In ordinary life, the word “I” feels very small. When we say “I,” we usually refer to the body, personality, name, history, desires, wounds, achievements, relationships, and roles. This ordinary “I” says, “I am this person. I am limited. I am separate. I am incomplete. I must become […]
What Is Spanda? Understanding the Sacred Vibration of Consciousness
What Is Spanda? In Trika Tantra, the word Spanda is one of the most beautiful and subtle teachings. Spanda is often translated as vibration, pulsation, throb, or divine movement. But we must be careful. Spanda does not mean physical vibration like the movement of sound waves, electricity, or the shaking of an object. Spanda is […]
Shiva and Shakti: The Two Faces of One Reality
Shiva and Shakti: The Two Faces of One Reality In Indian spirituality, few images are as powerful as Shiva and Shakti. For many people, Shiva is the great yogi seated in stillness, and Shakti is the goddess, the divine feminine power, the movement of creation. This devotional understanding is beautiful, but in Trika Tantra, also […]
What is Trika Tantra ?
What is Trika Tantra ? The Trika philosophy, also known as Kashmir Shaivism, is a school of philosophy that originated in Kashmir, India. According to this philosophy, the ultimate reality is consciousness, and the individual self is identical with the supreme reality. The Trika philosophy has a threefold aspect, which is: Shiva: The first aspect […]