Essence of the Supreme Reality

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In this multimedia study set, Swami Lakshmanjoo, a realized philosopher saint of Kashmir Shaivism, translates and illuminates Abhinavagupta's Paramarthasara. Originally a work of Patanjali, Abhinavagupta revised this revered treatise to unveil the depths of the Trika Shaivite doctrine. He states that while the Paramarthasara consists of only one hundred verses, its knowledge is equivalent to more than ten million verses. This work encapsulates the essential teachings of more complex Kashmiri Shaiva texts, such as Tantrāloka and Utpaladeva's Ishvarapratyabijna. Unlike those treatises, the Paramarthasara avoids intricate dialectics and logical argumentation, making it accessible for novices while still beneficial for advanced practitioners. Abhinavagupta elucidates Kashmir Shaivism's unique perspective on the One and the Many and offers advanced methods for recognizing our true identity as the One. Swami Lakshmanjoo chose to reveal this text because it embodies the complete essence of Kashmir Shaivism's teachings. Through his direct and clear explanation, Swamiji clarifies the fundamental principles of this profound philosophical and practical tradition.