Tatattam, Taṭattam: 1 definition

Introduction:

Tatattam means something in Tamil. 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.

Languages of India and abroad

Tamil dictionary

[«previous next»] — Tatattam in Tamil glossary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon

Taṭattam (தடத்தம்) noun < taṭa-stha.

1. Indifference; neutrality; நடுநிலை. தடத்தமாய் நின் றொளிர் நிரஞ்சன நிராமயத்தை [nadunilai. thadathamay nin rolir niranchana niramayathai] (தாயுமானசுவாமிகள் பாடல் திருவருள்விலாசப்பரசிவ. [thayumanasuvamigal padal thiruvarulvilasapparasiva.] 3).

2. Property of an object, distinct from its nature but arising from its contact with other objects; இயற்கையானன்றிப் பிறிதொன்றன் சார்புமுதலியன பற்றிப் பொருட்கு உள தாம் இலக்கணம். [iyarkaiyananrip pirithonran sarpumuthaliyana parrip porudku thiruvisaippa tham ilakkanam.] (சைவப்பிரகாசனம் [saivappiragasanam] 3.)

3. (Śaiva Philosophy) The aspect of God which causes pañca-kiruttiyam, opposed to corūpam; பஞ்சகிருத்தியங்களைப் பண்ணும் பதிநிலை. (ஞானாமிர்தக்கட்டளைக் கொத்து) [panchagiruthiyangalaip pannum pathinilai. (gnanamirthakkattalai)]

context information

Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.

Discover the meaning of tatattam in the context of Tamil from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: