Shuddhavidyatattva, Shuddha-vidya-tattva, Śuddhavidyātattva: 4 definitions

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The Sanskrit term Śuddhavidyātattva can be transliterated into English as Suddhavidyatattva or Shuddhavidyatattva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

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Source: Wisdom Library: Śaivism

Śuddhavidyātattva (शुद्धविद्यातत्त्व) or simply Śuddhavidyā refers to the fifth 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: Śaivism

Śuddhavidyātattva (शुद्धविद्यातत्त्व, “pure wisdom”):—One of the Thirty-six Tattvas, according to Śaiva doctrine. It is also known as the satvidyātattva. This is the fifth or thirty-second 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 Śuddhavidyā-tattva forms part of the group of five Śuddha-tattvas, which together constitue the realm of Śuddha-māyā.

Source: bhagavadgitausa.com: Kashmir Saivism

Suddha Vidya Tattva: At this stage, I-ness and This-ness are of equal weight and yet are one. The feeling in this Tattva is, "I am Siva. I and the Universe are dual." This is known as bheda-abheda-vimarsana-atmaka--difference-non-difference-self-awareness = Divine Unity in Divine diversity.

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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)

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Source: Nadalila: 36 Tattva

Pure wisdom (Śuddha-vidyā): mantra as conscious reality. “I am this.” (idam-evāham). Associated with kriyā-śakti–the power of action.

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