Who propounded Kashmir Shaivism?

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Vasugupta propounded Kashmir Shaivism.

Vasugupta is traditionally considered the founder of the Spanda school of Kashmir Shaivism and is credited with receiving and compiling the Shiva Sutras, a foundational text of the tradition. Abhinavagupta was a later, but highly influential, philosopher who systematized the various schools of Kashmir Shaivism.

Kashmir Shaivism is a monistic idealist tradition that originated in the Kashmir Valley. Key figures include Vasugupta (credited with Shiva Sutras), Somananda, Utpaladeva, and Abhinavagupta (author of Tantraloka, a comprehensive treatise).

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