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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 291
EAN num: 9781434314055
ISBN number: 1434314057
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Page Count: 352
Printing Date: September 13, 2007
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The Shiva Sutras is one of the most important spiritual treasures of the Tantric tradition of Kashmir Shaivism. The secret teachings and potent spiritual practices it contains are revealed for the very first time by the great philosopher saint Swami Lakshmanjoo.
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In the very first Sutra there is contained the seed and the tree of life itself ... the Sage says, THIS is what you really are ... Universal Independent Consciousness, ever free and ever new, arising here and now as the essence, one timeless ocean of Peace.
The translation offered in this book of the very first and second Sutras is the clearest evocation of the inexpressible isness AND the pointer to what is that which the source of "bondage" or suffering; after 18 years of study of Kashmir Shaivism I find this translation and commentary to be the simplest and easiest to imbibe of all.
In the very first Sutra the Sage points out, What we are (and what everything IS) is Universal Consciousness. In the second he declares, in essence, false knowledge is bondage. This false knowledge consists in identification as a separate entity rather than Consciousness itself. To ponder these two simple pointers can bring the end of suffering in a timeless moment of direct Seeing outside time. In this there is Perfect Peace... and it is forever yours once cognized!
To begin to truly understand what we are, and just as important what we are not, this book is an excellent primer and may indeed be the only book needed for the collapse of the false identification that is the core of suffering. Highly recommended.
With Only Love, Charlie Hayes (nee Ishan), author of Perfect Peace: An Introduction To Your Natural State
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Once again Swami Lakshmanjoo illustrates his mastery over the little known subject of Kashmir Shaivism. As a direct master of the oral tradition he translates the Sutras and explains Kshemaraja's commentary with ease and sophistication.
Fifteen hundred years ago Lord Shiva appeared in a dream to his devotee Vasugupta. He inspired him to go to a certain place where He would reveal a great secret. Vasugupta trekked to the designated spot and found a huge rock by the side of a small stream at the base of Mahadeva Mountain. By his mere touch the rock miraculously turned revealing the inscribed Sutras on its underside. The rock exists even today, and the Shiva Sutras have long been considered to be Lord Shiva's gift to mankind in this era known as Kali Yuga.
Swami Lakshmanjoo is a master of the oral tradition of Kashmir Shaivism. He breathes life into its teachings in a way that only one who has experienced its reality can do. At an earlier date Lakshmanjoo taught these Shiva Sutras to Lillian Silburn, and Jaideva Singh. Here we have his last translation based on the original audio recordings, minimally edited by John Hughes. Like his previous books "Secret Supreme" and "Self Realization in Kashmir Shaivism" this book reads like the spoken word. It is as if Lakshmanjoo breathes through these pages and instills the essence of Kashmir Shaivism into the reader.
Divided into three chapters ("Awakenings") Lakshmanjoo explains the significance of the Sutras in relation to the advanced, mediocre and ordinary aspirants. For the serious students the original Sanskrit text is appended. It contains numerous corrections as indicated by Lakshmanjoo.
The very first pages contain a translation of the Sutras only, followed by a brief "Introduction" to the text by John Hughes. This book is a must for the serious student of Kashmir Shaivism as it covers many aspects of the philosophical system know as Trika.
As with all Kashmir Shiva literature the knowledge is Self revealing. It is the present writers experience that this book "Shiva Sutras, The Supreme Awakening," expands exponentially with each reading.
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This is a book for a person who is interested in Kashmir Shavism. Swami Laxmanjoo Raina was the last known master of Kashmir Shavism and this book is a glimpse into an ancient thought and an amazing view of the world around us.
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For readers seeking self-knowledge, elightenment or, as was the case with me, sobriety, consider the Vedas -- of which this book is just an extension. With their very first written samples being dated about 4,000 years ago -- while Moses walked the streets of Egypt, the foundation of the Shiva Sutras were being written for the very first time in India. Arguably, this collection of short translated Sanskrit sayings focus on consiousness and its role in reality. A book that can be opened at any time, anywhere, for finding just the right way to think about what's bothering or troubling you. Shiva is one of many names for God and Sutras means 'Thread'. I learned about this book from Deepak Chopra, who I have to say is one of the Rishis -- back in the flesh. If you have the Gita and Mahabarta around your house, add this one -- it will add back in ways you can't imagine.
Gary Poyssick in Tampa, Florida
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I adore this book! One to be read many times. The thoughts, ideas, and philosophies to be held within the heart. Swamiji's presence seems to come right through the text into the reader's heart and mind. This book is for those who wish to deepen their practice to Shaivism. People looking for a real and verifiable experience should read this book after reading "Self Realization In Kashmir Shaivism." Then "The Secret Supreme" and finally this one. Although I suppose you could start with this one too. But I read Swamiji's books in that order and can attest to having a real and verifiable experience with Swami Lakshmanjoo. Although, you can only verify this experience with yourself. I doubt you could verify it to others. It's a kind of subjective knowledge. But the objective is there too. And some wierdo in between subjective and objective as well. I don't know. It's hard to put into words. I think Swami Ji says it best. So, just buy the book. And you'll taste what I'm talking about!
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