Significance of Twenty-four tattvas
The Twenty-four tattvas, according to Purana, encompass fundamental truths or principles that constitute the body of Gayatri Devi and form a classification within Samkhya philosophy. This categorization highlights the various principles that serve as causes, effects, or both, and includes the twenty-four basic elements revered in rituals, beginning with Earth. In Vedanta, Twenty-four tattvas is presented as a recognized set of principles that some argue is crucial for understanding existence.
Synonyms: Twenty-four principles, Twenty-four elements, Twenty-four categories
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Hindu concept of 'Twenty-four tattvas'
The Twenty-four tattvas in Hinduism represent fundamental truths and elements, including the essence of Gayatri Devi, principles in Samkhya philosophy, and constituents revered in rituals, collectively offering insight into existence and its classification.
From: Skanda Purana
(1) The twenty-four basic elements or constituents that are revered in the offering rituals, starting with Earth.[1]
From: Matsya Purana (critical study)
(1) A classification within Samkhya philosophy that categorizes different principles (tattvas), some serving solely as causes, some as effects, and some as both.[2]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) The fundamental truths or principles that make up the body of the Gayatri Devi.[3]
From: Thirty minor Upanishads
(1) A recognized set of principles that, according to some disputants, forms a basis for understanding existence.[4]