Shiva Sutras Wall Calendar

The Shiva Sutras are a collection of seventy-seven aphorisms that form the foundation of Kashmir Shaivism, a school of thought within the broader realm of Shaivism in Hindu philosophy. They are believed to have been revealed to the sage Vasugupta in the 9th century CE on Mount Mahadeva in the region of Kashmir. The sutras themselves are concise, enigmatic statements, each one pointing towards a particular aspect of the spiritual practice and philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism.

Regarding the author, Vasugupta is the sage to whom the Shiva Sutras were revealed. There is not much historical information available about Vasugupta's life. Traditional accounts suggest that he lived in the 9th century CE in Kashmir. He is considered a revered sage in the Kashmir Shaivism tradition and is credited with having a significant spiritual revelation that led to the writing down of the Shiva Sutras.