Abhinava Gupta: Tantraloka Vol- 1

DETAILS : 

• Author : Prof Satya Prakash Singh
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Indica Books
  
• Publication date : June 30, 2016
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 322 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8186117296
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8186117293
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 600 G

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Abhinavagupta: Tantraloka (Volume 1), translated and commentated by Prof. Satya Prakash Singh and Swami Maheshvarananda, is a cornerstone of Indian philosophy. It is an English translation of what is widely considered the "Encyclopedia of Kashmir Shaivism."

Abhinavagupta, a 10th-century polymath, synthesized all the previous schools of Tantra into this masterwork, making it essential for any serious scholar of Eastern mysticism.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

• Abhinavagupta: The original author. He was a master of aesthetics, music, drama, and spirituality. His work is known for being extremely intellectually rigorous.
• Prof. Satya Prakash Singh: A renowned Vedic scholar who brings a lifetime of research to the translation, ensuring the Sanskrit nuances are preserved in English.
• Swami Maheshvarananda: Provides the spiritual insight necessary to understand the practical applications of these highly abstract verses.