Niyatitattva, Niyati-tattva: 3 definitions
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Niyatitattva 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.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismNiyatitattva (नियतितत्त्व, “space, causality”):—One of the Thirty-six Tattvas, according to Śaiva doctrine. This is the eleventh or twenty-sixth 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 Niyati-tattva forms part of the group of seven Śuddhāśuddha-tattvas, which together constitue the realm of Śuddhāśuddha-māyā.
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.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Veda (wikidot): HinduismNiyati-Tattva: This is the stage at which the Soul's consciousness becomes so limited as for him to have only a limited experience of himself.
Source: Nadalila: 36 TattvaSpace/causality (niyati): “the illusion of space and the idea that we are located there”. Place (deśa), as opposed to all-pervasiveness.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Tattva, Niyati.
Full-text: Mayatattva, Kancuka, Niyati, Shuddhashuddhatattva.
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Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation) (by N. Veerappan)
Evolution of tattvas < [Chapter 2 - Bondage]
Expiation of sins < [Chapter 2 - Bondage]
Sakala Avastha < [Chapter 3 - Understanding the Self]
Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Part 13 - Thirty-six Tattvas (elements) of Śaivism < [Philosophy of Kashmir Tantric System]