| ID | 129405 |
| Title Proper | Vedic Shaivism |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Frawley, David |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Shiva as the Supreme Reality of Being-Consciousness-Bliss (Sacchidananda) represents the great Unknown beyond the senses, speech, and mind. This formless reality cannot be reduced to any particular historical depiction, description, or nomenclature. Shiva in Sanskrit is not a name but a description of that which is auspicious, indicating something beyond words. One needs a deeper vision to understand the Supreme Reality that both contains and transcends all things, and is beyond speech and mind. The vision of the Supreme Shiva takes us beyond all dualities and contradictions, and remains forever a matter of paradox and mystery that cannot be reduced to any linear time-space coordinates such as characterizes physical reality. Even quantum physics, with its ability to deconstruct time and space realities, is just beginning to approach or to emulate the language of Shiva. |
| `In' analytical Note | Dialogue Vol.15, No.3; January-March 2014: p.38-49 |
| Journal Source | Dialogue Vol.15, No.3; January-March 2014: p.38-49 |
| Key Words | Shiva - Indian Ethnic Thoughts ; India ; Indian Religion ; Religious Aspects ; Historical Depiction ; Supreme Reality ; Physical Reality ; Vedic Shaivism |