Realization through one’s will power is known as Iccha Upaya
in Kashmir Shaiva philosophy. It is also known as Shambhavopaya. The realization
depends on the will power of the person.
Self-realization is here attained through the mere exercise
of the will power. All other experience and methods are considered secondary in
Iccha Upaya.
Meditation, contemplation, physical exercises are not part
of Iccha Upaya.
Absorption in Shiva consciousness happens to that person who
has freed himself from the clutches of the sensory pleasures through intense
awakening of his/her own.
In this there is identification with Shiva without any meditation
or thought process. One attains identification with Shiva through intensive
orientation of will power.
The universe and all animate and inanimate in it are not at
all different from me.
Characteristics of Iccha Upaya are the state of universal love
and unity with all living forms.
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