Purushatattva, Puruṣatattva, Purusha-tattva: 3 definitions
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Purushatattva 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 Puruṣatattva can be transliterated into English as Purusatattva or Purushatattva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismPuruṣatattva (पुरुषतत्त्व, “individual consciousness, self”):—One of the Thirty-six Tattvas, according to Śaiva doctrine. This is the twelfth or twenty-fifth 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 Puruṣa-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): HinduismPurusha-Tattva: This is the crucial point at which Consciousness, having become limited, comes into existence as an embodied Soul, complete with the above mentioned limited powers of consciousness, happiness, will, knowledge and action. Hence it is known as Purusha or personal Soul.
Source: Nadalila: 36 TattvaPuruṣa—individual consciousness/self, knowing subject: ātman, jīva, kṣetrajña.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Purusha, Tattva.
Full-text: Pratishthashakti, Jnanashakti, Shuddhashuddhatattva, Sarvajnatva, Ishitva, Samatva, Iccha, Nishkalatva, Vashitva, Shivada, Sadanugraha, Udaya, Shantatva, Shaktibala, Kaleshvari, Balodaya.
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