Kashmir Shaivism Flashcards
The ultimate reality in Kashmir Shaivism is called __________, which is pure, infinite consciousness.
Shiva
The dynamic power of Shiva that enables creation and manifestation is called __________.
Shakti
Manifestation begins when Shiva expresses the desire to __________ Himself.
experience
The process of manifestation unfolds through _______ stages called tattvas.
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The first five tattvas are called the __________ tattvas, representing pure divine consciousness.
pure
The tattva where the sense of individual ego or limited self begins is called __________.
Ahamkara
The tattvas that mix pure and impure elements of reality are called the __________ tattvas.
pure-impure
The lowest level of manifestation — made of the mind, senses, and physical world — are the __________ tattvas.
impure
The purpose of the universe manifesting is not punishment but __________, or divine play.
lila
According to Kashmir Shaivism, bondage is caused by __________ (ignorance of our true nature).
avidya
Liberation is called __________ — the recognition of our identity with Shiva.
moksha
The path that emphasizes recognizing Shiva in every experience is known as the __________ approach.
Pratyabhijna
One key practice in Kashmir Shaivism is __________ — focusing the mind inward toward the Self.
meditation
Kashmir Shaivism views the ego not as an enemy but as a __________ form of Shiva.
contracted
The goal of the spiritual path is not escape, but to see __________ in all things.
God (Shiva)
The physical body, the mind, and the ego are all considered __________ of Shiva.
expressions
The five powers of Shiva are creation (srishti), maintenance (sthiti), dissolution (samhara), concealment (tirodhana), and __________ (anugraha).
grace
Unlike other paths, Kashmir Shaivism affirms the world as __________, not an illusion.
real
The union of Shiva and Shakti is also symbolized by the syllables _______ and _______.
Aham and Idam
The realization that “I am That” (I am Shiva) is known as __________.
Self-recognition (Pratyabhijna)
In Kashmir Shaivism, __________ is the formless, unmanifest, absolute reality—pure undivided consciousness—while __________ is that same reality as it begins to become aware of itself through Shakti, initiating the process of manifestation.
Paramashiva, Shiva
