Using advanced multispectral imaging techniques, researchers at the University of Jammu have uncovered a 'ghost text' hidden beneath a 14th-century tax record. The underlying writing is a 6th-century commentary on the Shiva Sutras, significantly predating the works of Abhinavagupta. This early commentary focuses on the philosophy of Matrika (the power of letters and sound) as the foundation of the universe.
The revealed text offers a more primordial interpretation of Kashmir Shaivism, emphasizing spontaneous recognition over complex ritual. The discovery suggests that the sophisticated non-dualist philosophies of the region had much deeper and more diverse roots than previously documented. This technological breakthrough opens the door to scanning thousands of other recycled manuscripts for hidden philosophical gems.