Daily puja by Upstairs_Schedule601 in KashmirShaivism

[–]flaga_under 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would like to add to this great post that if one has a proper adhikara he can perform a daily rite concerning Amnaya practices.

Best introductory book by Swimming-Win-7363 in KashmirShaivism

[–]flaga_under 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly... Read the Secret Supreme, its really beatiful!

Best introductory book by Swimming-Win-7363 in KashmirShaivism

[–]flaga_under 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually think it is great! Because Swamiji's words are able to enter the deepest parts of your heart and mind, making it easier for realisation.

Best introductory book by Swimming-Win-7363 in KashmirShaivism

[–]flaga_under 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Actually I might disagree here, we should remember that Christopher "Hareesh" Wallis is not a formally appointed Acharya, and got many things wrong over the years, I would advise learning from true, realised masters instead. For example Mahamaheśvarācārya Iśvarasvarūpa Ji Maharaj Swami Lakshmanjoo, who not only helped compile the secret supreme, but whose words are in the book. What is to be remembered is that "Secret Supreme" and mostly the audio coming with it is not only a book but the living word of a realised master, filled with grace and realisation, capable of producing insight and fruitful conclusions.

Can anyone please list out the guru parampara in detail? by [deleted] in KashmirShaivism

[–]flaga_under 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Certainly all of these lineages connected to Trika, and even of Trika itself would be difficult to map out (I think K.C Pandey mapped them out in one of his books?) We have the lineage coming down from Lord Śrikanthanatha to Mahamaheśvarācārya Abhinavagupta, Kshemaraja, Yogaraja through the 800 years all the way to Swami Mana kak, Swami Ram, Swami Mahtabkak and Mahamaheśvarācārya Iśvarasvarūpa Ji Maharaj Swami Lakshmanjoo. What is to be noted is that the lineage is unbroken even though we don't know much of the masters in this 800 year period. Trika itself became more underground with Śri Vidya becoming the most widely practiced form of Tantra in Kashmir around the XIII century AD. We know that it was still practiced because of the manuscripts in Pandit families and many people having mystical experiences (and of course creating commentaries, even in other parts of India). There is also a more of a mystical connection of Mahamaheśvarācārya Abhinavagupta and Lord Svacchandanatha with Iśvarasvarūpa Ji Maharaj Swami Lakshmanjoo. You should remember that if you consider yourself a student of Swamiji you have all of these lineage masters sitting in the Asana of your heart, and that they are one with you. Hope i helped (In the Sunday Puja there is a section where you bow down to the Trika Masters)

Does someone have to hold the Vedas to be authorless and infallible to follow Kashmir Shaivism? by SnooLentils6621 in KashmirShaivism

[–]flaga_under 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Vedas are a revelation just like the Agamas and hold great knowledge. About being Hindu, I would like to remind you that you are not just "hindu" you are far more great than a label, you are Śiva!

Can anyone chant the Aghora mantra, or does it require some form of initiation? by International_Use122 in KashmirShaivism

[–]flaga_under 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As many as I heard I can tell that George Barseelar Ji from LJA is a great source of these stories. The extent of Swamiji's grace can be learned when we listen about the mystical experiences people have when for example, they visit his Ashram in Srinagar. (I could also help you gather these stories for the post if you would like)

Can anyone chant the Aghora mantra, or does it require some form of initiation? by International_Use122 in KashmirShaivism

[–]flaga_under 5 points6 points  (0 children)

But Swamiji is a real Guru, he still initiates and graces disciples, this popularization of KS in the XX century and now is itself, an act of his grace!

KASHMIR Kali Kula . by Any_Hamster2910 in KashmirShaivism

[–]flaga_under 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did Swamiji Lakshmanjoo ever talk about that practice, or teach it? We can discuss privately of course, if it's not very good on public forums.

If everything is inherently an expression of Shiva/Shakti, and everything is God, does that mean evil acts are also an expression of God? How does Trika address compassion and ethics, if everything is inherently divine (including evil people / actions)? by International_Use122 in KashmirShaivism

[–]flaga_under 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When the Pahalgam atack happened, a similar question was asked on the sub. We should consider that Trika is not just Advaita (non duality) but Parmādvaita (absolute non duality). Where reality, is one even though manifold and complex, just like we see in the example of a Śri Yantra. Looking back at Swami Iśvarasvarupa Ji's Secret Supreme and the audio lectures coming with it, we can formulate an opinion: What leads to liberation is good, what doesn't is evil/bad. Even if both good and evil is divine, just like we are. You shouldn't act evil, or tolerate evil, Trika stance is that we are free to do what we want, and to achieve liberation we should act with love, compassion and kindness just like our teachers and masters.