Sadashivatattva, Sadashiva-tattva, Sadāśivatattva: 4 definitions
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Sadashivatattva 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 Sadāśivatattva can be transliterated into English as Sadasivatattva or Sadashivatattva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismSadāśiva-tattva (सदाशिवतत्त्व):—Third 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: ŚaivismSadāśivatattva (सदाशिवतत्त्व, “the still-benevolent one”):—One of the Thirty-six Tattvas, according to Śaiva doctrine. This is the third or thirty-fourth 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 Sadāśiva-tattva forms part of the group of five Śuddha-tattvas, which together constitue the realm of Śuddha-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): HinduismSadashiva-Tattva: The third level is that of Pure, Infinite Will-Power, being the Power whereby God experiences Himself as an Unlimited, Independent Force that is ready and able to perform any action He wishes. At this stage God forms the resolve to bring His Power of Creation into operation.
Source: Nadalila: 36 TattvaThe still-benevolent one (Sadāśiva): first differentiation. “I am this.” (aham-idam). associated with icchā-śakti–divine will; the power to create.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Sadashiva, Tattva.
Full-text: Shuddhatattva, Sauh Mantra, Purusha, Sadasiva Tattva.
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