Trika (threefold) system
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Trika (threefold) system is a major non-dual tantric school within Kashmir Shaivism that emphasizes the unity of consciousness through a triadic framework of divine principles, practices, and metaphysics.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
non-dual Shaiva tradition
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school of Kashmir Shaivism ⓘ tantric philosophical system ⓘ |
| aimsAt | liberation through recognition of one’s divine nature ⓘ |
| associatedLanguage | Sanskrit ⓘ |
| category |
Indian philosophy
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Shaiva schools ⓘ Tantric traditions ⓘ |
| contrastsWith | dualistic Shaiva schools ⓘ |
| coreDoctrine |
non-dualism
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unity of consciousness ⓘ |
| cosmologyFeature |
emanation of the universe from Shiva-Shakti
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gradation of consciousness into multiple levels ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
triadic framework of reality
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unity of the individual self with universal consciousness ⓘ |
| etymology | Sanskrit word “trika” meaning “threefold” ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
direct experiential knowledge of consciousness
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realization of one’s identity with Shiva ⓘ |
| geographicalOrigin | Kashmir NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| geographicalRegion | Indian subcontinent NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| goal | integration of all triads in non-dual consciousness ⓘ |
| hasConcept |
threefold structure of divine principles
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triad of metaphysical categories ⓘ triad of spiritual practices ⓘ |
| hasTriad |
Shiva, Shakti, and Nara (individual soul)
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knower, knowing, and known ⓘ para, parapara, and apara levels of reality ⓘ |
| includesPractice |
contemplation of triadic principles
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mantra recitation ⓘ meditation on consciousness ⓘ tantric ritual ⓘ |
| influenced | later developments in Kashmir Shaivism ⓘ |
| influencedBy | earlier Shaiva Tantras ⓘ |
| keyConcept |
Shakti as dynamic power of consciousness
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Shiva as supreme consciousness ⓘ recognition (pratyabhijna) of one’s true nature ⓘ triadic manifestation of the divine ⓘ |
| metaphysicsType | non-dual idealism ⓘ |
| philosophicalOrientation | monistic Shaivism ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Hinduism
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Kashmir Shaivism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| scripturalBasis |
Agamas
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Pratyabhijna-related texts ⓘ Spanda-related texts ⓘ Tantras of Kashmir Shaivism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| viewsRealityAs | expression of a single divine consciousness ⓘ |
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