Shaktitattva, Shakti-tattva, Śaktitattva: 7 definitions
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Shaktitattva means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term Śaktitattva can be transliterated into English as Saktitattva or Shaktitattva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismŚakti-tattva (शक्तितत्त्व):—Second of the five successive phases that occur during the unity of Śiva and Śakti (subject and object). Their unity is initiated upon the cosmic process of creation.
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismŚaktitattva (शक्तितत्त्व, “power, goddess”):—One of the Thirty-six Tattvas, according to Śaiva doctrine. This is the second or thirty-fifth tattva (when counting in reverse). These primary principles (tattva) represent the different manifestations of Brahman (universal consciousness) which together form the basis of our experiences. The Śakti-tattva forms part of the group of five Śuddha-tattvas, which together constitue the realm of Śuddha-māyā.
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsŚaktitattva (शक्तितत्त्व) refers to Śāktasaṃvid or “(the level of) Goddess-consciousness”, according to the Īśvarapratyabhijñāvivṛtivimarśinī (KSTS vol. 65, 348, commentary on Īśvarapratyabhijñākārikā III.2.19).—Accordingly, “In the [process of] transmutation by the “one taste” that is [the fundamental] “I,” when, (B):—[...] or when [objectivity] is completely destroyed or ‘liquefied’—i.e. in the state Beyond the Fourth, the level of Goddess-consciousness, as it were [śāktasaṃvid, i.e. śaktitattva]—according to the maxim of liquid mercury thoroughly digesting the remaining ‘gold,’ i.e. the power of the impression(s) of that [objectivity], which [now] have the appearance of gold [i.e., radiant and soft] due to having been thoroughly penetrated by the innate form of that [‘I’/rasa], [...]”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramŚaktitattva (शक्तितत्त्व) refers to the “principle of power”, according to Kṣemarāja in his commentaries on the Netratantra and the Svacchandabhairavatantra, which is well known to the Kubjikā Tantras.—The ‘End of Sound’ (nādānta) corresponds to the stage in which Sound dissolves into Energy, which is the following stage and the point of entry into the principle of Power (śaktitattva). It is said to be like the final resonance (anuraṇana) of a bell that can be faintly distinguished just before the sound of it ceases completely. It is also said to be like the sound of running water because, even though there is no physical sound, the ‘resonance’ of the energy of consciousness is rapid and indistinct. At this stage Śiva has a global consciousness of the universe that resides within Him, and is pervaded by the evanescent vibration of the End of Sound. Here the unity of the aggregate of phonemic energies, made manifest as the End of Sound, is full of the power of the supreme form of Speech from which it issues forth.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchŚaktitattva refers “Śiva's divine power” and represents one of the various signs and paranormal powers (siddhi) experienced by the Yoga practicioner, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise (presented in the form of a dialogue between Īśvara and Vāmadeva).—The last fifty-two verses of the Amanaska’s first chapter describe a temporal sequence of psychosomatic signs and paranormal powers (siddhi) brought about by absorption (laya). It begins with one moment, concludes with twenty-four years and consists of forty-seven intervals. [...] It informs practitioners of the initial experiences they may have while immersed in absorption [e.g., Śiva's divine power (śaktitattva)], and thus provides them with some idea of their progress in the practice, [...].
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Veda (wikidot): HinduismShakti-Tattva: The second level of Reality is that of Pure, Infinite Bliss which is the Power whereby God experiences the Boundless Joy of His Own Existence. For this reason it is known as Shakti-Tattva, the Principle or Category of Power.
Source: Nadalila: 36 TattvaPower/Goddess (Śakti): unlimited creative power of absolute consciousness. Divine feminine (Mahādevī). Also: blissful Self-reflective awareness (vimarśa). Śiva-Śakti together = awareness-bliss (cit-ānanda).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shakti, Tattva.
Starts with: Shaktitattvalaya, Shaktitattvamaya, Shaktitattvavimarshini.
Full-text (+1): Shuddhatattva, Sakti Tattva, Atmordhva, Abja, Uparishtat, Mahodadhi, Dvitiyabja, Pravishta, Bindushikha, Sushumna, Varshat, Mukhapadma, Urdhvarandhra, Paripurnendu, Shaktamrita, Shaktasamvid, Shakti, Divine power, Power, Anuranana.
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Gitartha Samgraha (critical Study) (by Partha Sarathi Sil)
3. Tattvas (Principles) of Kashmir Śaivism < [Chapter 3 - A Brief Sketch of Kashmir Śaivism]
4. Tattvas (Principles) of Kashmir Śaivism in the Gītārthasaṅgraha < [Chapter 3 - A Brief Sketch of Kashmir Śaivism]
Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 33 [Forms of Manifestation] < [Chapter 2 - Second Vimarśa]
Part 8 - Śiva tattvas and Śakti tattvas < [Philosophy of Kashmir Tantric System]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.2.2 < [Chapter 2 - The Lord’s Appearance]
Verse 3.2.308 < [Chapter 2 - Description of the Lord’s Travel Through Bhuvaneśvara and Other Placesto Jagannātha Purī]
Shakti and Shakta (by John Woodroffe)
Chapter XIV - Cit-śakti (the Consciousness aspect of the Universe) < [Section 2 - Doctrine]
Chapter XXIV - Śakti as Mantra (Mantramayi Śakti) < [Section 3 - Ritual]
Chapter XX - The Indian Magna Matter < [Section 2 - Doctrine]
Shri Gaudiya Kanthahara (by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati)
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 29 - The analysis of Vāgartha (vāg-artha) < [Section 7.1 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (1)]
Chapter 18 - The purification of the six paths < [Section 7.2 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (2)]