Haravijaya

The Haravijaya is a large classical Sanskrit epic (mahākāvya) by the Kashmiri poet Ratnakara that includes elaborate hymns to Śiva and Candi, reflecting sophisticated literary artistry.

Sanderson identified precise ritual and mandala allusions in its verses that indicate familiarity with Trika tantric practices among its contemporary audience.

This evidence supports his argument for early, pan-Indian transmission of Trika material into Kashmirian culture.

The work's dense, oblique style requires an informed readership to detect such ritual-technical references, making it significant for tracing tantric influence in classical literature.

Sanderson uses these findings to argue for earlier diffusion of Trika traditions than previously thought.