As soon as the expanse of ignorance affecting the mind is dispelled by correct insight, then liberation while living is present on the palm of the hand.
Abhinavagupta
Tantraloka
Finding Your Own Inner Peace
Finding Your Own Inner Peace
Our Core Vision
The mission of the Rise of Shiva is to exchange and promote Kulacharam (The highest and the most
guarded spiritual path of Karma) and mindful growth and practice, based upon the practical,
philosophical, and spiritual teachings of Shaivism in the many iterations of its more than 5000 year
history. The Rise of Shiva serves the community by offering a regular schedule of meditation and
study groups, dharma talks, special events, guest teachers, retreats, and other resources to amplify
the voice of Shaivism in India and worldwide.
To live is in itself a small matter; the trees live, the birds and the beasts also live. But only he lives meaningfully whose mind is settled in the Law of the Kula
Kularnava
Tantra
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The Shaiva System of Philosophy is a school of Hindu philosophy that worships Lord Shiva as the supreme. It is one of many schools in the tradition of Hinduism. The Shaiva system of Philosophy and Yoga is generally known as Agama. The word Agama means a traditional doctrine or system which is handed down from…
Last week we read about the famous Kashmir Shaiva philosophy and this week we are going to narrate about another famous Shaiva philosophy prevailed in the Southern part of India, especially in Tamil Nadu. This Shaiva philosophy is generally known as Tamil Shaiva philosophy or dakshina Shaiva philosophy. Thirumurai (holy division) is a twelve-volume compendium…
The word is "Ashta Murti" means being having Eight Forms and is a synonym for Siva. These Eight Forms are, Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Ether, the Sun and the Moon and Soul or Jiva or Pasu. As Shiva can be conceived both transcendentally and immanently, the latter is identified with Shakthi, his innermost nature. Shiva…