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Introduction | Stanzas 1 to 3 | Stanzas 4 to 7 | Stanzas 8 to 11 | Stanzas 12 to 15 | Stanzas 16 to 19 | Stanzas 20 to 23 | Stanzas 24 to 27 | Stanzas 28 to 31 | Stanzas 32 to 35 | Stanzas 36 to 39 | Stanzas 40 to 43 | Stanzas 44 to 50 | Stanzas 51 to 54 | Stanzas 55 to 58 | Stanzas 59 to 62 | Stanzas 63 to 66 | Stanzas 67 to 70 | Stanzas 71 to 74 | Stanzas 75 to 78 | Stanzas 79 to 82 | Stanzas 83 to 86 | Stanzas 87 to 91 | Stanzas 92 to 95 | Stanzas 96 to 99 | Stanzas 100 to 105

 Abhinavagupta's Paramārthasāra (Paramarthasara) - Non-dual Shaivism of Kashmir

Essence of the Highest Reality (the Supreme Goal)

  1. Introduction
  2. Stanzas 1-3
  3. Stanzas 4-7
  4. Stanzas 8-11
  5. Stanzas 12-15
  6. Stanzas 16-19
  7. Stanzas 20-23
  8. Stanzas 24-27
  1. Stanzas 28-31
  2. Stanzas 32-35
  3. Stanzas 36-39
  4. Stanzas 40-43
  5. Stanzas 44-50
  6. Stanzas 51-54
  7. Stanzas 55-58
  1. Stanzas 59-62
  2. Stanzas 63-66
  3. Stanzas 67-70
  4. Stanzas 71-74
  5. Stanzas 75-78
  6. Stanzas 79-82
  7. Stanzas 83-86
  1. Stanzas 87-91
  2. Stanzas 92-95
  3. Stanzas 96-99
  4. Stanzas 100-105
  5. "Devanāgarī only" version (signs)
  6. "IAST only" version (transliteration)
  7. Further Information

 Introduction

Hi, Gabriel Pradīpaka --wrongly-written Pradipaka-- again. Originally, this scripture was composed by Ādiśeṣa, but the greatest Trika Master, Abhinavagupta, refashioned it in order to transform it into a Trika scripture... and he succeeded! That is why I wrote the title as "Abhinavagupta's Paramārthasāra --wrongly-written Paramarthasara--", to indicate that it is not the one of Ādiśeṣa as originally formulated. It consists of 105 stanzas dealing with Trika philosophy in general. In this sense, it is like a practical handbook for spiritual aspirants desirous to attain Final Liberation, much like a kind of Pratyabhijñāhṛdayam --wrongly-written Pratyabhijnahrdayam-- but more extensive and complete. The work would not be complete without including the commentary of Yogarāja --wrongly-written Yogaraja--. Who is Yogarāja? He is the main disciple of Kṣemarāja --wrongly-written Kshemaraja or Ksemaraja--, and Kṣemarāja is the main disciple of Abhinavagupta. In fact, Yogarāja also studied under the guidance of Abhinavagupta. The inclusion of his commentary will transform the Abhinavagupta's work into an extremely complete scripture teaching the main Trika's tenets.

Yes, I will add a lot of notes of explanation with more information for you to understand all of the topics so easily as possible. Aspirants who are beginners in reading Abhinavagupta's studies should start with his Paramārthasāra. In this scripture, the great Master goes right to the point without beating about the bush. And along with the commentary by Yogarāja, the scripture becomes a little gem summarizing Trika knowledge brilliantly.

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 Further Information

Gabriel Pradīpaka

This document was conceived by Gabriel Pradīpaka, one of the two founders of this site, and spiritual guru conversant with Sanskrit language and Trika philosophy.

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