Ragatattva, Rāgatattva, Raga-tattva: 3 definitions
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Ragatattva 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: ŚaivismRāgatattva (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.
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): HinduismRaga-Tattva: At this stage a living being's will-power becomes limited so that he only desires limited things.
Source: Nadalila: 36 TattvaLack (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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