{"product_id":"self-realization-in-kashmir-shaivism-the-oral-teachings-of-swami-lakshmanjoo-paperback","title":"Self Realization in Kashmir Shaivism: The Oral Teachings of Swami Lakshmanjoo - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Hughes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book presents the oral teachings of the twentieth century's great Kashmir Shaivite master. The last of his long lineage, Swami Lakshmanjoo preserved, as did his predecessors, the oral knowledge that illuminates this ancient philosophy--that clarifies the often deliberately obscure tantric texts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwami Lakshmanjoo reveals the essence of the way and the means to self realization. Here in his own original discourses, as well as in his English renderings of Abhinavagupta and Kshemaraja, he unveils the essential teachings of this yoga philosophy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwami Lakshmanjoo reveals the tantric understanding of the purpose and reason for creation. He offers instruction on the greatness and importance of the supreme mantra sauh\\ . In his presentation of effective practice, he explains why meditation is both effortless and, at the same time, difficult. In his discussion of discipline he clarifies why personal habits and dispositions play an important part in spiritual growth. Finally, in his unveiling of the path of Kundalini yoga, he is intent on exposing and thereby preserving this hidden and elevated process while warning of its pitfalls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContains 8 black and white, 14 full color photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwami Lakshmanjoo\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eKashmir Shaivism: The Secret Supreme\u003c\/i\u003e published by SUNY Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 173\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 15, 1994\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757454557472,"sku":"9780791421802","price":34.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/122f0301e948a857c32a577f079a485a.webp?v=1780103300","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/self-realization-in-kashmir-shaivism-the-oral-teachings-of-swami-lakshmanjoo-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}