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17. SAIVISM<br />

Kashmiri (Trika) Shaivism - Shiva-advaita.<br />

Abhinavagupta (c. 960 – 1020) was the proponent <strong>of</strong> this theological movement. In this the aim<br />

<strong>of</strong> the believer is to "become Shiva". There is only one reality, that is Cit – consciousness. This<br />

the the advaita version <strong>of</strong> Saivism. It is almost identical with the Lurianic Kaballah <strong>of</strong> Judaism.<br />

This theology is very close to the Eastern Christian Theology <strong>of</strong> creation <strong>of</strong> cosmos.<br />

Virashaivism (the Lingayats)<br />

This movement started with Basava <strong>of</strong> the 12 th c. It opposed caste differences.<br />

Shaiva Asceticism – the rebels in Saivism<br />

Shaiva has long been connected with rigorous asceticism and odd behaviors. Well known are the<br />

naked Nagas. Many yogis are Shaivites. Prominent are the Nathapatnis, followers <strong>of</strong><br />

Gorakhnatha, and the Aghori who deliberately contravene moral norms.<br />

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