Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Om Namah Shivaya The highest state of intellectual knowledge Has none of the taste of the nectar Of your devotion. To me, O Lord, it is like sour wine. In speech, in thought, In the perceptions of the mind, And in the gestures of the body, May the sentiment of devotion be my companion At all times, in all places. With my eyes closed At the touch of your lotus feet, May I rejoice, Reeling with drunkenness >From the wine of your devotion. May I live in that sanctuary, O Lord, Where, taking many forms, You reside with Devi >From the palace up to the city gates. When shall my mind Indifferent to all else through love's intensity Tear open the great door latch With a loud bang And finally arrive in your presence, O Lord? (Selections from the 'Shivastotravali' of Utpaladeva translated by Constantina Bailly) Chittaranjan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Utpaldeva was the main exponent of the philosophy: ISHWAR PRATIBHIGAYA VIMARSHINI ( Doctrine of Recognition) This is the main work of Kashmir Shaivism I would love to post more on the sadhana aspect. We are advised to focus on: Sandhi - the junction point, which is abode of Para Devi. Pranam, Virendra Chittaranjan Naik <chittaranjan_naik wrote: Om Namah Shivaya The highest state of intellectual knowledge Has none of the taste of the nectar Of your devotion. To me, O Lord, it is like sour wine. (Selections from the 'Shivastotravali' of Utpaladeva translated by Constantina Bailly) Chittaranjan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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