The Splendor of Recognition: An Exploration of the Pratyabhijna-hrdayam, a Text on the Ancient Science of the Soul PDF Book

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Unique in its combination of scriptural erudition and experiential wisdom, this book makes accessible the true philosophy of Tantra and Kashmir Shaivism for dedicated students of yoga and Eastern philosophy.

Book ID Asin: 1930939000
Book Title: The Splendor of Recognition: An Exploration of the Pratyabhijna-hrdayam, a Text on the Ancient Science of the Soul
Book Author: Swami Shantananda,Peggy Bendet
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Book Format Name: Paperback
Book Format Price: $24.49
Book Price: $24.49
Book Category: Books, Christian Books & Bibles, Worship & Devotion and unknown
Book Rating: 47 ratings

Book Product Detail

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Siddha Yoga Publications; 1ST edition (October 1, 2003)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 446 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1930939000
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1930939004
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.67 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.96 x 9 inches

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From the Publisher

Swami Shantananda guides the reader through an exploration of the Pratyabhijna-hrdayam, an eleventh-century Shaivite scripture that crystallizes in twenty brief statements the teachings on the process of "recognition": the illusion-dispelling awareness that the cosmos in all its variety (including the reader himself!) is a manifestation of God's own being. Swamiji writes, "For me, the most exciting aspect of Shaivism is precisely this: the power of our own awareness to create an extraordinary reality in every moment of our life."

Through lively analysis and vivid examples from his own spiritual journey, Swamiji gives readers the means of engaging with these exalted teachings directly. In the words of Professor Paul E. Muller-Ortega, "Swami Shantananda's commentary on the Pratyabhijna-hrdayam signals a new moment in the evolution of the Western encounter with the esoteric traditions of medieval Shaivism, a moment in which many decades of dedicated practice combine with many years of careful and traditional study of a scripture to give rise to a quite beautiful result: a book that makes accessible to many what otherwise would remain inaccessible to most."

This book is unique in engaging both the analytical and the experiential, making an essential and abstruse text of Kashmir Shaivism--perhaps the most refined system of Indian philosophical thought--available to advanced seekers and students of yoga and meditation so that they can contemplate its wisdom and apply it in their daily lives.

About the Author

Swami Shantananda studied art history at the University of London and has been studying Kashmir Shaivism for thirty years. He teaches Siddha Yoga meditation courses and leads retreats around the world under the guidance of meditation master Gurumayi Chidvilasananda.

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Name: Cynthia
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Real Deal on Indian Philosophy.
Date: Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021
Review: I am really enjoying this book

Name: JV
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fantastic book that takes esoteric difficult to understand concepts and ...
Date: Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2017
Review: Fantastic book that takes esoteric difficult to understand concepts and breaks them down for the novice! Sometimes I have to read the same passage twice...but it works...this will be one of those I read over and over again! Thanks

Name: Matthew Todd
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The nature of consciousness
Date: Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2018
Review: Reading this book provides a steady stream of mind blowing explorations of consciousness unlike anything I've ever read before. It's approachable. It's wonderful. Read it.

Name: Elena
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Never received the book although I paid $149.95 for it plus ship.
Date: Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2010
Review: This is an extraordinary book, out of print now. It could only be written by someone who has achieved the states of consciousness described in the book. The author is an advanced meditator, following a spiritual path with a Master for almost 40 years as well as being a superb scholar. The genius of the book is that he gives the reader an experience of the states of consciousness which he describes.

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Most accurate description of the true nature of reality that I have read in a while.
Date: Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2019
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Date: Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2016
Review: very interesting and nicely written

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Title: Excellent excellent!!
Date: Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2017
Review: Regardless of what Spiritual path you follow, this book will will offer beautiful illuminations. Most excellent.

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Title: Five Stars
Date: Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2018
Review: Mind expanding, current and practical contemplations for everyday life

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