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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Wisdom Library: Śaivism

Rāgatattva (रागतत्त्व, “attachment, lack”):—One of the Thirty-six Tattvas, according to Śaiva doctrine. This is the ninth or twenty-eighth 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 Rāga-tattva forms part of the group of seven Śuddhāśuddha-tattvas, which together constitue the realm of Śuddhāśuddha-māyā.

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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.

General definition (in Hinduism)

Source: Veda (wikidot): Hinduism

Raga-Tattva: At this stage a living being's will-power becomes limited so that he only desires limited things.

Source: Nadalila: 36 Tattva

Lack (rāga): “the illusion of believing we are not whole”; craving, sense of limited will power. Lit. “color”, that which stains. Veils icchā-śakti.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Raga, Tattva.

Starts with: Ragatattvavibodha.

Full-text: Ragatattvavibodha, Mayatattva, Shrinivasa, Shuddhashuddhatattva, Kancuka.

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