{"product_id":"sivastotravali-of-utpaladeva-1","title":"Sivastotravali of Utpaladeva","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joo, Lakshman S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e D.K. Print World Ltd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-09-2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788124604670\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.6 x 6.0 x 1.2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUtpaladeva, a prominent philosopher of the late 9th to early 10th century, played a crucial role in the development of Kashmir Shaivism, particularly the School of Recognition (Pratyabhijna), a non-dualistic philosophical tradition. He is best known for his work \u003cem\u003eIshvarapratyabhijna Karikas\u003c\/em\u003e (Verses on the Recognition of the Lord) and his three philosophical texts known as \u003cem\u003eSiddhitrayi\u003c\/em\u003e. These foundational works laid a solid philosophical base for the school and prepared the ground for the later contributions of his disciple, the renowned Abhinavagupta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, Utpaladeva was not just a philosopher but also a mystic, deeply devoted to bhakti. This side of his personality is beautifully expressed in his collection of hymns, \u003cem\u003eShivastotravali\u003c\/em\u003e. These verses represent a profound mystical experience and devotion to Lord Shiva, blending the concepts of bhakti (devotion) and advaita (non-duality) in a complementary manner rather than as opposing forces. The \u003cem\u003eShivastotravali\u003c\/em\u003e consists of 20 chapters (Stotras) compiled by his disciples, filled with intense longing and spiritual union with Shiva, making them one of the greatest mystical literatures in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwami Lakshman Joo, the revered last Shaiva Acharya of Kashmir (1907–1991), was deeply connected to this text. He extensively taught and expounded the Kashmir Shaivism tradition and had a profound spiritual experience of its teachings. His edition of \u003cem\u003eShivastotravali\u003c\/em\u003e with commentary by Kshemaraja and his Hindi translation is considered the standard text. In this volume, Swami Joo’s exposition of the \u003cem\u003eShivastotravali\u003c\/em\u003e in English is presented for the first time, offering a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in this mystical and philosophical tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Audience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScholars and students of Kashmir Shaivism and Indian philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiritual seekers and those interested in the mystical traditions of Hinduism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLovers of mystical literature and poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in bhakti and non-dualism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49616762863920,"sku":"DKPrintWorld_9788124604670","price":896.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/d-k-printworld-pvt-ltd-book-default-title-sivastotravali-of-utpaladeva-40413702783280.jpg?v=1775968938","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/sivastotravali-of-utpaladeva-1","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}