Journey through the sources of Tantrāloka and its textual antecedents.

A lecture in which Markji lead us in a journey through the sources of Tantrāloka, an exposition of the roots of the Tantrāloka in the Siddhāntāgamas, Bhairava Tantras, Krama and Trika Kaula textual antecedents.

This comprehensive presentation examines the rich textual heritage that Abhinavagupta drew upon when composing his masterwork, the Tantrāloka. Dr. Dyczkowski explores how the Tantrāloka synthesizes teachings from: • The Siddhānta Āgamas – the foundational Śaiva scriptures • The Bhairava Tantras – the non-dual Śaiva revelations • The Krama tradition – the sequence of divine energies • The Trika Kaula texts – the supreme non-dual teachings

Understanding these sources provides essential context for appreciating the depth and scope of Abhinavagupta’s synthetic vision of Kashmir Shaivism.