The Triadic Heart of Siva (Paul E. Muller Ortega)
An Esoteric Study of the Spiritual Heart
[My 5-star Amazon review (NDA) of “The Triadic Heart of Siva: Kaula Tantricism of Abhinavagupta in the Non-dual Shaivism of Kashmir” by Paul E. Muller-Ortega.]
In this ultra-esoteric text, Professor Muller-Ortega considers the symbolism and function of the Heart (the Hridya, distinct from the anahata heart chakra) in the spiritual enlightenment process, as perceived within the tantric tradition of Kashmir Shaivism. When the Heart (immanent Consciousness, or Soul) is no longer contracted (by entangling thought-forms), then it radiates as Siva, en-Light-ened Consciousness. But for Siva to recognize himself and shine freely, the Heart-knot must be cut. And this “cutting” is precipitated by Grace, the descent of Divine Power (Shaktipat).
Kashmir Shaivism is a rich and intricate spiritual tradition, and Muller-Ortega’s in-depth study of the Heart is a unique and wonderful consideration of this tradition.
[My 5-star Amazon review (NDA) of “The Triadic Heart of Siva: Kaula Tantricism of Abhinavagupta in the Non-dual Shaivism of Kashmir” by Paul E. Muller-Ortega.]
In this ultra-esoteric text, Professor Muller-Ortega considers the symbolism and function of the Heart (the Hridya, distinct from the anahata heart chakra) in the spiritual enlightenment process, as perceived within the tantric tradition of Kashmir Shaivism. When the Heart (immanent Consciousness, or Soul) is no longer contracted (by entangling thought-forms), then it radiates as Siva, en-Light-ened Consciousness. But for Siva to recognize himself and shine freely, the Heart-knot must be cut. And this “cutting” is precipitated by Grace, the descent of Divine Power (Shaktipat).
Kashmir Shaivism is a rich and intricate spiritual tradition, and Muller-Ortega’s in-depth study of the Heart is a unique and wonderful consideration of this tradition.
