Pratyabhijnahrdayam: The Secret Of Self-Recognition Sanskrit Text With English Translation, Notes, And Introduction

Superb book

Good work by jaidevasingh for seekers

Again, another excellent rendition by Jaideva Singh to complement his Kashmir Shaivism series. There are at least two other versions that have been available by my knowledge, but this is by far the most authoritative and accessible.

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Word pratayabhijna means recognition. Pratayabhijna-hridaym means summary/digest on principles of recognition.It’s a classical text by Sri kesamaraja he wrote 20 sutras and wrote commentary on each. Sri Abhinava Gupta collected this classic text and now author added his introduction and his commentary as well. This book by Sri Jayadeva has three parts:1. His introduction on Kashmiri Saivism : It’s an amazing section. I recommend readers to read it twice at least.2. His sutra wise commentary.3. Actual Devanagari text with kesamaraja commentary with Sri Javdeva’s translation.I came to know about the basics of Kashmiri Shivaism by this book. Kashmiri Shivaism Is a non dual philosophy being novice i was knowing only sarkaras philosophy was non dual. Author has given difference between Kashmiri Shivaism and Sankaras Advaita philosophy.It’s a must read book I recommend.Just caution folks coming from puranic thoughts might find it too much abstract.I felt it so but I feel only spiritually developed individuals can fully understand this text.

This contains the essence of all the scriptures. Must for all those who strive to know about self.

Know this and you know everything :)

V good

Uma das melhores introduções a tradição filosófica tantrica

When reading spiritual classics it is essential that the translator be a great swami or at least be a serious practicioner who has regular access to a great swami. The translator claims, and I believe him, that he had help and guidance of both his guru and Swami Laxmanjoo, the most famous modern luminary of his lineage. It is important that a spiritual system or way of looking at the entire creation be helpful, or at least a way to focus on the divine. This book delivers, though it is not necessary that all contents of the book be true. A great piece of music may have a story line that is part or all fiction, yet be true as far as getting you to experience what the composer was trying to convey. The original Pratyabhijnahrdayam was a masterpiece, the commentaries in this book are very helpful.This book is excellent because it offers some understanding. Ultimately the mind needs to be transcended, but it is easier to do so if you have some spiritual understanding first, and most spiritual traditions are quite limited compared to this one. Reading this book is a kind of spiritual practice, like yoga, chanting, or meditating. Beats shopping. Many people will not read this book because it takes more attention than reading for cheap entertainment. Spirituality is worth some effort. This book is one of the all-time greats. Every library should have one.Please buy a copy, loan it to a brainy friend who can get engrossed in spiritual teachings, you can be of service to others this way.

This is not an easy text to read. It is very rewarding in focusing attention on spirituality. In addition, you would learn Sanskrit words for spiritual terms. Many of the words are not translated as there are not direct English equivalents. This text has helped me in explanations of metaphysics.

This extremely esoteric read belongs in the spiritual library of every true Seeker.I had to be ready to read this.. but once I was it became my keystone. It opened up all the other sacred texts.

Primo book to enhance philosophical notions of the divine.