The Thirumanthiram (Translation and Commentary)
author: T.N. Ganapathy
edition: 2013, Babaji’s Kriya Yoga Trust
pages: 3832
ISBN-10: 1895383617
ISBN-13: 9781895383614
Topic: Shaivism
The Path of Wisdom or Self-Realization
This chapter describes The Path of Wisdom or Self-Realization located on page 1606 in the English translation of the The Thirumanthiram (Translation and Commentary) [also: Tirumantiram, Tirumandiram etc.]. This book by Siddha Tirumular (Thirumoolar) deals with Shaiva literature (such as the Agamas) and, being encyclopedic in form, also deals with topics such as spiritual wisdom, Yoga, Indian philosophy and Tantra. This is Chapter 9 part of "Tandiram (Thandhiram) 5"
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Cidgaganacandrika (study) [by S. Mahalakshmi]
and Yoga both lead to same goal of self-realisation....
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Mandukya Upanishad [by Kenneth Jaques]
The meaning here is that this Yoga or method of learning that leads to Self Realisation, the realisation of Non-Duality is a path for the dedicated. The reference to ordinary Yogins means aspirants who follow a path with an understanding of duality only. It is the dual mind that sees fear due it perceiving of an other. Where there is another there is desire competition ambition and fear....
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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 2 [by Surendranath Dasgupta]
Even those who adhere to the path of knowledge must perform the obligatory and occasional (nitya-naimittika) duties, and it is through the development of this course that one can attain self-realization by duty alone. The path of duties is to be followed until self-realization (atmavalokana) and, through it, emancipation are obtained. But the chief duty of a man is to be attached to God with supreme devotion....
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[The Thirumanthiram (Translation and Commentary): index]
[Foreword]
[Preface]