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The Universe as a Reflection in Consciousness pratibimabavāda svātantrya svātantrya shakti theory of reflection weekly sangha Jun 08, 2026

In this recording of the Sangha, we explored two profound teachings of Kashmir Shaivism: pratibimba (reflection) and svātantrya (absolute freedom).

The following excerpts from Swami Lakshmanjoo's teachings on Abhinavagupta's Bodhapañcadaśikā reveal how the universe is understood as a reflection in the mirror of Consciousness, brought forth through the absolute freedom of Lord Shiva.

 

SVĀTANTRYA ŚAKTI IS THE CAUSE

So, in the reflection of the universe, the substitute cause of this reflection...

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One of the core principles of Kashmir Shaivism - The Theory of Reflection
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One of the core principles of Kashmir Shaivism - The Theory of Reflection abhinavagupta kashmir shaivism pratibimabavāda theory of reflection Feb 02, 2026

The Theory of Reflection, pratibimabavāda, is one of the core principles of Kashmir Shaivism. In this excerpt from Chapter 4 of his book Kashmir Shaivism The Secret Supreme, Swami Lakshmanjoo reveals to us this unique principle as Abhinavagupta has written in his famous Tantraloka.

“The Universe, as we see it, is a reflection in the mirror of God-consciousness.” ~Swami Lakshmanjoo

 

 
 

 

SECRET SUPREME – CHAPTER FOUR

The theory of Reflection

Pratibimbavāda 

 

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