Abhinavagupta

Abhinavagupta was a prominent Indian philosopher, scholar, and aesthetician who lived in the 10th to 11th century. He is best known for his contributions to Kashmir Shaivism, a school of Hindu thought, as well as his work on aesthetics in art and literature. His influential texts, such as the "Abhinavabhāratī," explore the nature of art and the experience of beauty, linking spirituality with creative expression. Abhinavagupta's ideas continue to impact fields like philosophy, performance arts, and cultural studies, highlighting the deep connection between consciousness and creative processes.