Swami Lakshman Joo
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Swami Lakshman Joo Raina (9 May 1907 – 27 September 1991) was a famed mystic and scholar of Kashmir Shaivism. He was known as Lal Sahib (friend of God) by followers and considered by them to be a fully realized saint.[1]
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[edit] Publications
Throughout his adult life His Holiness "Lakshman joo" was involved in teaching Kashmirian Saiva texts. He translated into both Hindi and English what he considered to be the most important texts of his tradition. The following are a list of publications available through the Ishwar Ashram Trust in India and the Universal Shaiva Fellowship in the USA.
- 1933 - Sanskrit Gitartha Samgraha (Abhinavgupta's commentary on the Bhagavad Gita)
- 1943 - Hindi translation of Sambpanchashika
- 1958 - Sri Kramanayadipika (Hindi) on the 12 Kali's
- 1964 - Hindi translation of Utpaladeva's Shivastotravali
- 1982 - Lectures on practice and discipline in Kashmir Shaivism
- 1985 - Kashmir Shaivism: The Secret Supreme, edited by John Hughes (the essence of the first fifteen chapters of Abhinavagupta's Tantraloka)
- 1986 - Hindi commentary by Swami Lakshmanjoo on Abhinavagupta's Bhagavad Gitartha Samgraha
- 1987 - Hindi translation of Panchastavi
- 1994 - Self Realization in Kashmir Shaivism, Oral Teachings of Swami Lakshmanjoo, edited by John Hughes
- 2002 - English translation of Shiva Sutras of Vasugupta edited by John Hughes
- 2002 - Shiva Sutras of Vasugupta, along with original audio recordings
- 2005 - Revelations on Grace and Spiritual Practice, original audio and DVD recordings
- 2006 - Trika Rahasya Prakriya, by Swami Lakshmanjoo (Sanskrit verses with Hindi commentary)
- 2007 - Vijnana Bhairava, original audio and transcript, introduction by John Hughes
- 2009 - Bhagavad Gitartha Samgraha of Abhinavagupta (Revisited), Chapters 1-6, translated by Swami Lakshmanjoo, DVD
[edit] Kashmir Shaivism – Library
Over a period of nineteen years John Hughes recorded His Holiness Lakshman joo's translations of the following texts. Transcripts of these lectures are maintained in the Universal Shaiva Fellowship library.
- Bhagavad Gitartha Samgraha of Abhinavagupta, translation and commentary by Swami Lakshman joo, original audio recordings (Kashmir, 28 Nov. 1978 to 3 June 80).
- Bodhapancadashika of Abhinavagupta, translation and commentary by Swami Lakshman joo, original audio recordings (Kashmir, 18 to 22 Oct 1980).
- Dehastadevatacakra of Abhinavagupta, translation and commentary by Swami Lakshman joo, original audio recordings (Kashmir, 25 Oct to 12 Nov 1980).
- Interviews with Swami Lakshman joo: Questions by John Hughes, Alexis Sanderson, Alice Christenson, original audio recordings (July 1974).
- Janma Marana Vicara: translation and commentary by Swami Lakshman joo, original audio recordings (Kashmir, May 1975).
- Kashmir Shaivism, The Secret Supreme, (Special Lectures in English), Swami Lakshman joo, original audio recordings (Kashmir, 1972).
- Kashmiri Lectures on Practice and Discipline, Swami Lakshman joo, original audio recordings (Kashmir, 1980).
- Paramarthasara (Abhinavagupta’s commentary): Swami Lakshman joo’s comments on John Hughes’ reading, original audio recordings (Kashmir, 26 April to 6 Sept 1972).
- Parapraveshika of Kshemaraja: translation and commentary by Swami Lakshman joo, original audio recordings (Kashmir, 12 to 15 Nov 1980).
- Pratyabhijna Hridayam of Kshemaraja: Swami Lakshman joo’s answers John Hughes questions: original audio recordings (Kashmir, 26 April 1972).
- Paratrishika Laghuvritti of Abhinavagupta: translation and commentary by Swami Lakshmanjoo, original audio recordings (Kashmir, 25 May 1974 to 6 July 1974)
- Paratrishika Vivarana of Abhinavagupta, translation and commentary by Swami Lakshman joo, original audio recordings (Kashmir, 26 May1982 to 24 Aug 1985).
- Revelations on Grace and Practice: A collection of Swami Lakshman joo’s original audio recordings plus Transcript, ed. John Hughes (USA, May 9, 2005).
- Shivastotravali of Utpaladeva: translation by Swami Lakshman joo, original audio recordings (Kashmir, June 1976 to Sept 1978).
- Shiva Sutra Vimarshini of Vasugupta: translation and commentary by Swami Lakshman joo, original audio recordings (Kashmir, 7 June 1975).
- Spanda Karika of Vasugupta: translation and commentary by Swami Lakshman joo, original audio recordings (Kashmir, 5 Aug to 26 Aug 1981).
- Spanda Samdoha of Kshemaraja: translation and commentary by Swami Lakshman joo, original audio recordings (Kashmir, 29 Aug to 9 Oct 1981).
- Special Verses on Practice Swami Lakshman joo, original audio recordings (Nepal, 1988).
- Stavacintamani of Bhatta Narayana: translation and commentary by Swami Lakshman joo, original audio recordings (Kashmir, 26 Nov 1980 to 17 July 1981).
- Tantraloka of Abhinavagupta (Chapters 1-18): translation and commentary by Swami Lakshman joo, original audio recordings (Kashmir, 1976 to 1981).
- Vatulanath Sutras of Kshemaraja: Swami Lakshman joo, original audio recordings (Kashmir, 19).
- Vijnana Bhairava: translation and commentary by Swami Lakshman joo, original audio recordings (Kashmir, 1975).
- Vijnana Bhairava Questions: Swami Lakshman joo, original audio recordings (Kashmir, July 1985).
[edit] Audio (Kashmiri language)
- Kalika Stotra of Shivanandanatha, Recitation by Swami Lakshman joo and devotees, (Kashmir, 1977).
- Maharthamanjari of Maheshvarananda, translated by Swami Lakshman joo, (Kashmir, 1977).
- Paratrishika Vivarana, translated by Swami Lakshman joo, (Kashmir, 1982-83).
- Shiva Sutras Vimarshini of Vasugupta, translated by Swami Lakshman joo, (Kashmir, 1978).
- Shiva Stotravali of Utpaladeva with Kshemaraja’s commentary, translated by Swami Lakshman joo, (Kashmir, 1975-85).
- Stuti Kushmanjail, translated by Swami Lakshman joo, (Kashmir, 1977).
- Tantraloka of Abhinavagupta, (Selected chapters) translated by Swami Lakshman joo, (Kashmir, 1975-85).
[edit] DVD library (English)
- Bhagavadgitarthasamgraha of Abhinavagupta, translation and commentary by Swami Lakshman joo, original video recordings (Nepal, 1990)
- Paramarthasara of Abhinavagupta, translation and commentary by Swami Lakshman joo, original video recording (Nepal, 1990)
- Revelations on Grace and Spiritual Practice, Selections from translations and commentaries on Bhagavadgitarthasamgrah (video), Paramarthasara (video), and Tantraloka (audio). (Los Angeles, 2006)
- Special Verses on Practice Swami Lakshman joo, original video recordings (Nepal, 1988).
[edit] References
- ^ "Swami Lakshman Joo". http://www.koausa.org/Saints/LakshmanJoo/index.html. Retrieved 2008-02-28.
