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.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Trika (threefold) system canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Trika (threefold) system Context triple: [Kashmir Shaivism, hasSubtradition, Trika (threefold) system]
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Sankhya Yoga
Sankhya Yoga is the second chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, presenting a foundational exposition of spiritual wisdom that distinguishes the eternal self from the temporary body and introduces the path of disciplined, knowledge-based understanding.
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Three Jewels of Buddhism
The Three Jewels of Buddhism are the central objects of refuge in Buddhist practice, comprising the Buddha, the Dharma (his teachings), and the Sangha (the community of practitioners).
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Shaiva Siddhanta
Shaiva Siddhanta is a major devotional and philosophical tradition of Hindu Shaivism that emphasizes worship of Shiva as the supreme deity through temple ritual, theology, and disciplined spiritual practice.
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Tantra
Tantra is an esoteric spiritual tradition from the Indian subcontinent that uses ritual, mantra, and meditative practices—often centered on deities like Kali—to transform consciousness and attain liberation.
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E.
Vajrayana
Vajrayana is a form of Buddhism known for its esoteric teachings, tantric practices, and use of ritual and symbolism as rapid paths to enlightenment.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Trika (threefold) system Target entity description: 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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A.
Sankhya Yoga
Sankhya Yoga is the second chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, presenting a foundational exposition of spiritual wisdom that distinguishes the eternal self from the temporary body and introduces the path of disciplined, knowledge-based understanding.
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B.
Three Jewels of Buddhism
The Three Jewels of Buddhism are the central objects of refuge in Buddhist practice, comprising the Buddha, the Dharma (his teachings), and the Sangha (the community of practitioners).
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C.
Shaiva Siddhanta
Shaiva Siddhanta is a major devotional and philosophical tradition of Hindu Shaivism that emphasizes worship of Shiva as the supreme deity through temple ritual, theology, and disciplined spiritual practice.
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D.
Tantra
Tantra is an esoteric spiritual tradition from the Indian subcontinent that uses ritual, mantra, and meditative practices—often centered on deities like Kali—to transform consciousness and attain liberation.
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E.
Vajrayana
Vajrayana is a form of Buddhism known for its esoteric teachings, tantric practices, and use of ritual and symbolism as rapid paths to enlightenment.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| 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
NERFINISHED
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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)
NERFINISHED
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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
NERFINISHED
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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
NERFINISHED
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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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Subject: Trika (threefold) system Description of subject: 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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