The Krama Tantricism of Kashmir (Vol. I): Historical and General Sources (v. 1)

This work is intended as a ground work of the Krama system, an almost neglected area of Kashmir Saivism. The author has very ably reconstructed the history and metaphysics of the system after researching the relevant literature, both in print and manuscript form. The Krama philosophy is a synthetic and complex-whole where the different strands of Saiva philosophy, Sakta-esotericism and the Tantric Synoptic view are seen. The Krama Tantricism of Kashmir is intended as a ground work of the Karma system, an almost neglected area of Kashmir Saivism. The author has very ably reconstructed the history and metaphysics of the system after rummaging through relevant literature, both in print and manuscript form. The krama philosophy, Sakta esotricism and the Tantric synoptic view are seen. In this first of the two volumes, the author has given a general and historical survey in seven chapters-Karma as a distinct system, mutual exchange from allied system, different traditions and sub-schools, sources and literature and karma`s place in Kashmir Saivism. Contains chronological table of Karma author`s classified Bibliography and indexes.