Shuddhatattva, Śuddhatattva, Shuddha-tattva: 2 definitions

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Shuddhatattva 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 Śuddhatattva can be transliterated into English as Suddhatattva or Shuddhatattva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

[«previous next»] — Shuddhatattva in Shaivism glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Śaivism

Śuddhatattva (शुद्धतत्त्व, “pure tattva”):—These five tattvas form the first of the thirty-six tattvas, according to the Śaiva doctrine. Together, they constitute the realm of Śuddhamāyā, which is the superconscious real, also known as Mahāmāyā.

  1. Śivatattva,
  2. Śaktitattva,
  3. Sadāśivatattva,
  4. Īśvaratattva,
  5. Śuddhavidyātattva.

They are also known as the tattvas of universal experience.

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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.

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General definition (in Hinduism)

[«previous next»] — Shuddhatattva in Hinduism glossary
Source: Veda (wikidot): Hinduism

This is the superconscious realm, also known as shuddha (pure) maya or mahamaya. Bindu, transcendent light, is the "material" cause of this pure sphere. This is the Sivaloka, the region of the Devas (Gods), the myriad rishis and other beings who have attained freedom from the triple bondage.

The five shuddha (pure) tattvas:

  1. Shiva-Tattva
  2. Shakti-Tattva
  3. Sadashiva-Tattva
  4. Ishvara-Tattva
  5. Satvidya-Tattva

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