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The Tripura Rahasya, attributed to Sage Dattatreya, is a classical Advaita Vedanta scripture. Tripura refers to the divine non-dual intelligent principle that transcends the cycles of creation (Brahma), maintenance (Vishnu) and destruction (Shiva). While such a principle transcends gender it is referred to in a feminine form for the convenience of the seeker. Hindu scriptures alternately refer to the divine principle as Brahman, Atman or the Self. The word Rahasya can be translated as mystery or secret. Tripura Rahasya can thus be translated as the Mysteries beyond the Trinity.

The treatise takes the form of an intellectual debate between the Guru Dattatreya and his disciple Parasurama. Alternate philosophies such as nihilism are discussed, found wanting, and dismissed. The non-dual principle is shown to fit all available evidence.