Sublime

In general, Shaivite texts are completely unintelligible for the unawakened. An illumined guide is needed to explicate them. Siddha Meditation is, undoubtedly, the most lucid and helpful treatment from a yogic point of view, but it is far from comprehensive. I always look at the individuals who ask me, ‘Where do I go from here?’ and wonder, could t

Pratibhā simultaneously means intuitive insight, embodied instinct, and spontaneous inspiration.

Basic to any library are the excellent translations by Jaideva Singh of the Shiva Sutras, Spanda Karikas, Pratyabhijnahridayam and the Vijnanabhairava. These are widely available, published by Motilal Barnarsidass, and are the fundamental texts. Mark Dyczkowski has also done editions of the Shiva Sutras and the Spanda Karikas. These are also well w

When you awaken in the morning, affirm: “Lord, I offer this day unto You. The little ego no longer holds sway in this body; You alone dwell here.” As soon as you begin to find God within yourself, you will also behold Him in others. Then you can’t hate anyone, because you see Him enshrined in all body temples.

You should learn now to be obedient to the will of the Almighty. This is how I try to be. Every morning I ask Him to tell me what He wants me to do; then I see Him working through my hands and brain, and everything goes as He wishes.