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Trio of Pratyabhijna

The Trio of Pratyabhijna refers to three key concepts in the philosophy of recognition (Pratyabhijna) within Kashmir Shaivism. They are: 1. **Individual Self (Jiva)**: The individual soul experiencing the world. 2. **Universal Self (Shiva)**: The supreme consciousness that pervades everything. 3. **Recognition (Pratyabhijna)**: The awakening or realization that the individual self is inherently one with Shiva. Together, these concepts explain the process of spiritual awakening—realizing that our true nature is the universal consciousness, leading to liberation and unity with the divine.