Asattvata, Asāttvata, A-sattvata: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsAsāttvata (असात्त्वत) refers to one of the two types of Tantric methods, according to the ninth chapter of the Agastyasaṃhitā (agastya-brahma-saṃvāda edition), an ancient Pāñcarātra Āgama text dealing with typical Pāñcarātra concepts such as the Vyūhas.—Description of the chapter [tantrasaṅkara-bheda]: Agastya asks (Brahmā) about the variety of tantras—which ones are primary and which ones are secondary (in authority). Brahmā replies that tantras are either “sāttvata” or “asāttvata,” the former being the type to which Pāñcarātra methods belong, the latter being the type to which Vaikhānasa methods belong. He says that a “sāttvata” tantra is based on the Vedas, and it is as authoritative as the kalpasūtra itself. Those who follow this tantra should worship God according to the Pāñcarātra. [...]
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
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Ends with: Mahasattvata.
Full-text: Tantrasankara, Sattvata, Tantrasankarabheda.
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