Even though, both Kashmir Shaivism and Advaita Vedanta are non-dual philosophies which give primacy to Universal Consciousness (Chit or Brahman), in Kashmir Shavisim, as opposed to Advaita, all things are a manifestation of this Consciousness. This implies that from the point of view of Kashmir Shavisim, the phenomenal world (Śakti) is real, and it exists and has its being in Consciousness (Chit). Whereas, Advaita holds that Brahman is inactive (niṣkriya) and the phenomenal world is an illusion (māyā). The objective of human life, according to Kashmir Shaivism, is to merge in Shiva or Universal Consciousness, or to realize one's already existing identity with Shiva, by means of wisdom, yoga and grace. COUNT 5
QSN1 What type of philosophy does both Kasmir Shaivism and Advaita Vedanta share? ANS1 non-dual QSN2 What aspect do non-dual philosophies give to the highest order of worship? ANS2 Universal Consciousness QSN3 As what does Kashmir Shaivism view the conscious world? ANS3 real QSN4 Which group sees the world as illusion? ANS4 Advaita QSN5 According to Kashmir Shaivism, what is the goal in belief? ANS5 merge in Shiva