Prakāśa–Vimarśa — The Heart Principle of Trika Tantra
Prakāśa–Vimarśa: The Heart Principle of Trika Tantra In Trika Tantra, one of the most important principles is Prakāśa–Vimarśa. Without understanding this, the nondual vision of Kashmir Shaivism remains incomplete. The word Prakāśa means light, luminosity, shining, or manifestation. In Trika, it refers to the light of consciousness — the pure awareness by which everything is […]
Time and Space in Trika Shaivism
Time and Space in Trika Shaivism In ordinary life, time and space feel absolute. We live by hours, days, memories, plans, aging, distance, location, and direction. We say, “I am here,” “that is there,” “this happened in the past,” and “that will happen in the future.” The human mind naturally experiences life through time and […]
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 […]