The 36 Tattvas of Trika Tantra — From Shiva to Earth

The 36 Tattvas of Trika Tantra The 36 tattvas are one of the most profound maps in Trika Tantra. The word tattva means “thatness,” principle, or fundamental reality. In Kashmir Shaivism, the tattvas describe how the one supreme consciousness appears as the entire universe — from the highest state of Shiva down to the physical […]
What Is Trika Tantra? A Beginner’s Guide to Kashmir Shaivism

What Is Trika Tantra? A Beginner’s Guide to Kashmir Shaivism There comes a moment in every sincere seeker’s life when ordinary answers are no longer enough. You may have read spiritual books, tried meditation, explored yoga, mantra, breathwork, or philosophy — and yet a deeper question keeps arising inside: Who am I really? What is […]
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 […]