Kashmir Shaivism: Consciousness is Everything, Trika Philosophy, Abhinavagupta

 Introduction to the course - Kashmir Shaivism

Get a comprehensive learning journey to Kashmir Shaivism for a holistic transformation that enables the highest level of spiritual realization with a focus on a smooth worldly journey.

Objectives of the course

The objective of this course is to go beyond theoretical spiritual knowledge to facilitate the transformation of a seeker into a practitioner and create a unique inner awakening in the participants. Through their learning journey with the Vigyan Bhairav Meditation, participants can achieve the grace of mystical teachers and masters.

Expected Outcomes of the course

·         To make the learners self-sufficient and internally capable of spiritual creed and worldly wisdom

·         To divinely charge the learners’ inner self so that they get guided towards the best sadhana that suits their spiritual elevation

·         Incredible progress in the spiritual journey

·         As both divine and material aspects emanate from Single Consciousness, there will be a focus on total harmony with the best spiritual and worldly wisdom.

·         To give inner strength and outer blissful nature to the learners. Harmony, patience, positivity and focus on the right opportunities will be part of learners’ holistic nature

Syllabus of the course

Kashmir Shaivism will focus on the following aspects with its relevant flow:

·         Introduction to Tantra Shastra, the role of Sage Durvasa, various Shaiva traditions and position of Shaivagamas, life and teachings of early masters and great revival under Swami Laxman Joo, specific features of Kashmir Shaivism.

·         Learning the basic features of Kashmir Shaivism starting with Param Shiva, the Ultimate Reality, the great descent from Shiva to jiva in the form of 36 tatvas, the journey from jiva to Shiva, the principle of Shaktipath (descent of Divine Grace), the means or Upayas as per Shiv Sutra, Kashmir Shaivism and Vedanta, Bhagavad Gita in the light of Kashmir Shaivism.

·         Practice and holistic transformation starting with humility, love and compassion as our essential nature, Vighan Bhairav meditation, three malas (anava, mayi and karm) four stages in manifestation of speech (para,pashyanti, madhyama and Vaikhari) and five great acts of Lord Shiva (creation, sustenance, dissolution, veiling and revealing), human values as goal of spirituality, Param Shaiva Yogini Lalleshwari, guidance for householder, meditation practices.

Faculty for the course

Virendra Qazi

Shri Virendra Qazi is a Spiritual Leader and Motivation Guru who presents mystic knowledge in a simple and usable way. His approach is comprehensive and in total harmony with various cultures and people. He has worked on many projects to revive India’s Oriental Glory & Wisdom through Kashmir Shaivism. Born in Kashmir, he graduated in Natural Sciences and later went on to do a master’s degree in Public Administration.

He has had a successful leadership career beginning with Hindustan Steel Limited. He has served as General Manager (Business Development) in National Building Construction Corporation and recently completed a long tenure with Steel Authority of India Limited. In addition to a thriving professional career, he has constantly been focusing on spiritual learning with the guidance of teachers and masters.