# Somananda - Philosopher

URL: https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/somananda
Lifetime: c. 875 – 925
Dynasty or school: Shaiva and Tantra
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somananda

Kashmiri Shaiva philosopher, author of the Shivadrishti and founder of the Pratyabhijna (recognition) school. He taught that Shiva is the sole reality and that liberation lies in recognising one's identity with him.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Nathamuni](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/nathamuni)
- Next in list: [Utpaladeva](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/utpaladeva)

## Timeline events during this reign or lifetime
- 880 - [Aditya I Overthrows the Pallavas](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/880-aditya-i-overthrows-the-pallavas)
- 881 - [Indravarman I Consecrates Bakong](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/881-indravarman-i-consecrates-bakong)
- 889 - [Yasovarman I Founds Yasodharapura](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/889-yasovarman-i-founds-yasodharapura)
- 900 - [Bhagavata Purana Takes Shape](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/900-bhagavata-purana-takes-shape)
- 900 - [Chausath Yogini Temples and Shakta Tantra](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/900-chausath-yogini-temples-and-shakta-tantra)
- 907 - [Parantaka I and the Golden Roof of Chidambaram](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/907-parantaka-i-and-the-golden-roof-of-chidambaram)
- 914 - [Blanjong Pillar Records Bali's Early Rulers](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/914-blanjong-pillar-records-bali-s-early-rulers)