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What is the historical context and significance of Tantrāloka within Kashmir Śaivism?

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Who was Abhinavagupta, and what role did he play in the development of Tantrāloka?

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What are the main themes and philosophical doctrines presented in Tantrāloka?

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How is Tantrāloka structured, and how many chapters (āhnikas) does it contain?

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What is the relationship between Tantrāloka and Abhinavagupta’s shorter treatise, Tantrālokaṭīkā?

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Which commentaries on Tantrāloka are considered most authoritative?

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In what languages are reliable translations of Tantrāloka available?

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What prerequisites (sādhana or study background) are recommended before approaching Tantrāloka?

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How does Tantrāloka integrate ritual practice (kriyā) with nondual philosophy (advaita)?

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What are the key technical terms and concepts unique to Tantrāloka?

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How does Tantrāloka compare to other major Kashmir Śaiva texts like Spanda Kārikās or Śivasūtravimarśinī?

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What editions of the Sanskrit text of Tantrāloka are currently in print?

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What modern scholarly research has been conducted on Tantrāloka?

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Which sections of Tantrāloka focus on mantra and worship practices?

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How does Tantrāloka address the nature of consciousness and the Self (ātman)?

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What role does Tantrāloka play in contemporary Śaiva temple and tantric ritual traditions?

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Are there annotated or critical editions of Tantrāloka available for academic study?

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What challenges do translators and commentators face when interpreting Tantrāloka?

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How can a practitioner incorporate insights from Tantrāloka into personal spiritual practice?

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Where can one find reliable online or library resources to study Tantrāloka?

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