Saivism / Shaivism / S'aivism
Keep in mind that there are many sects and denominations along with numerous interpertations of Hinduism.
Also, again, keep in mind Gurudeva explains that we learn with our hearts, not in books. When speaking on the subject, he states; "They know that Shiva is found in the heart, not in books. They seek Him there."
Saiva Siddhanta is a path that places stress on the all- embracing nature of human spirituality, that is, it seeks to reveal that every dimension of life is sacred. It teaches seekers to see God everywhere, and in everyone, inside and outside ourselves.
The path of personal experience of Siva consciousness and self-realization.
Saiva-Siddhanta is a way of life which believes in the existence of a Primal Being, preferably called by the traditional name Siva. It is to be noted that the religious philosophy of Saiva Siddhanta, though confined to India, has no single founder except the 'Divinity that shape our ends'.
Saiva Siddhanta is the philosophy of southern Saivism. It owes its origin to no single author.
Books in English.
