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Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN: 9781947241053
Reader’s Age: Adults 18+
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Author: Swami Lakshmanjoo (Translated by John Hughes)
Release Date: September 10, 2018
Genre: Religion & Spirituality
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The Magical Jewel of Devotion in Kashmir Shaivism: Swami Lakshmanjoo’s Translation of the Stava Cintamani
About the Book
The Magical Jewel of Devotion in Kashmir Shaivism is Swami Lakshmanjoo’s translation and commentary on the Stava Cintamani, a 120-verse hymn to Lord Shiva composed by Bhatta Narayana. It’s a rare window into a devotional side of Kashmir Shaivism that most readers never get to see.
About the Author
Swami Lakshmanjoo was widely regarded as the last master in an unbroken line of Kashmir Shaiva teachers. He spent his life studying under his own guru, then went on to translate and teach the tradition’s core texts to students from around the world, earning recognition as a philosopher saint of Kashmir Shaivism.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is written for readers who already have some interest in Hindu philosophy, Shaiva tantra, or Indian devotional literature. It suits students of comparative religion, practitioners of Shaiva traditions, and anyone drawn to the idea that intellectual understanding alone isn’t enough without genuine devotion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Stava Cintamani about?
It’s a 120-verse devotional hymn to Lord Shiva written by Bhatta Narayana, focused on the idea that love and devotion matter more than ritual or intellectual knowledge in Kashmir Shaivism.
Do I need prior knowledge of Kashmir Shaivism to read this book?
Some background helps, but Swami Lakshmanjoo’s commentary explains the Sanskrit concepts clearly enough for readers new to Shaiva philosophy to follow along.
Who translated this book into English?
John Hughes recorded and compiled Swami Lakshmanjoo’s original 1978 translation and commentary, which forms the basis of this published edition.
| Weight | 350 g |
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| Dimensions | 15.24 × 1.17 × 22.86 cm |
Across 120 verses, Bhatta Narayana builds a case that devotion to Shiva outweighs ritual, intellect, and worldly achievement. Swami Lakshmanjoo's commentary unpacks the Sanskrit line by line, including a striking reinterpretation of the Gayatri mantra that reframes it as a prayer for guidance on the Shaiva path rather than a request for wisdom or wealth. Readers walk away with a clearer sense of how the non-dual Kashmir Shaivism tradition understood love, surrender, and the nature of Shiva as ultimate reality.
