num_pages: 187
description: Sanskrit text with english translation notes and introduction by Jaideva SinghThis little work is a digest of the Pratyabhijna system of Kashmir Saiva philosophy prepared by Ksemaraja the illustrious disciple of Abhinavagupta. It avoids all polemics and gives in a very succinct form (20 sutras) the main tenets of the Pratyabhijna presented by Utpala. Pratyabhijna means recognition. Jiva is Siva; by identifying himself with his body Jiva has forgotten his real nature. This teaching is meant to enable Jiva to suggest to him the spiritual discipline needed to attain at-one-ment with SIVA. Dr. Jaideva Singh has considerably revised and enlarged his translation and provided a scholarly Introduction Notes Glossary of technical terms and Indexes. It serves as the best introduction to Pratyabhijna philosophy.
language: English
title: Pratyabhijñāhṛdayam: The Secret of Self-recognition
publisher: Motilal Banarsidass