This article came from a member in New Delhi and Suzie thought it was important to post it for the membership at large.

History tells us about great ancient civilizations. Where have they gone? To museums, pyramids, history books, Discovery Channel, etc? But Indian civilization, the ancient creed and culture, can still be found in every village of India - alive and kicking!

Kashmir was seat of learning along with Banaras in ancient Northern India. After a great spell of learning at Banares discerning people would go to Kashmir for higher studies and perfecting their philosophies and practices. The Sharda Peth was one of the famous centers.

The Doctrine Of Recognition (finding or discovering yourself as one with the Almighty) also called Pratibhigana Darshan has been given a popular name by renowned oriental scholar J. C. Chatterjee as Kashmir Shaivism. In West this fascinating philosophy is also called by this name...