Why are Kashmiri Hindus called Pandits?
This designation ‘Pandit’ Let’s go back to the era of Sultan Sikandar known to history as Butshikan, meaning, iconoclast. He was a religious fanatic, the like of whom would put any bigot to sha
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Primer on Shaivism in Kashmir
This article is Primer on Shaivism in Kashmir. It will introduce you to Trika philosophy and Acharya Abhinavgupta who possessed all the 8 yogic powers.
Is Brahman androgynous?
If Nirguna Brahman is really genderless, then why it's shakti (maya) is considered feminine, while the non-shakti part is considered masculine? Doesn't that make IT an androgynous being?