BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
The 2008 Birthday Celebration of our beloved Gurudev Swami Lakshmanjoo was a great success. Here are some of the photos, click to see more.
Vijnana Bhairava - The Manual for Self Realization - Audio presentation
Among the Tantric literature concerned with the practical aspect of Self Realization the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra is preeminent. Having its source in the ancient Rudrayamala Tantra it consists of a dialogue between Bhairava (Lord Shiva) and his consort Bhairavi (Parvati). Herein Bhairava reveals 112 techniques for attaining the direct experience of God consciousness.
Traditionally regarded as a manual for masters, the Vijnana Bhairava is a comprehensive aid to students of meditation from any tradition since it deals with the most profound underlying principles of spiritual practice. Because it contains a vast library of techniques, from the most elementary to the most advanced, and explains their suitability for all students, the Vijnana Bhairava is relevant to aspirants at every stage of spiritual development.
Swami Lakshmanjoo was a fully realized master immersed in the oral tradition of Kashmir Shaivism. When in the 1970’s he translated this text it was our good fortune that he allowed us to record his translation. In his explanations, contained in these audio recordings, he clearly indicates the upayas (means) associated with each technique and, based on his personal experience, reveals the secrets of these 112 practices. Thus he provides the sincere aspirant with the necessary guidelines to approach this teaching.
This audio presentation of Swami Lakshmanjoo's translation and commentary of the Vijnana Bhairava is undoubtedly the most complete Manual for Self Realization available.
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Kashmir Shaivism
About
Kashmir Shaivism Swami Lakshmanjoo said, "Kashmir Shaivism is known
as the Pure Trika system. It is 'the three-fold science of man and
his world.' Kashmir Shaivism is a philosophy meant for any human
being without restriction of caste, creed, color or gender."
Though Swami Lakshmanjoo was a master of
Sanskrit Language and completely versed in all systems of Shaiva
Philosophy, his teachings were always expressed in simple language,
accessible to the sincere aspirant.
"Trika philosophy is situated in the heart of that supreme energy
of God consciousness. It teaches you to realize that this whole
objective world, which is already in front of you, is not separate
from God consciousness. You do not have to realize God situated
in some seventh heaven. God and the individual are one, to realize
this is the essence of Shaivism."
The knowledge presented herein constitutes the treasured secrets
revealed by Swami Lakshmanjoo over a period of two decades, (1971
to 1991). These revelations form the foundation stone for 'uniting
individual consciousness with Universal God consciousness'.
May the grace of Lord Shiva shine upon you.
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