Tattvajnananishtha, Tattvajñānaniṣṭha, Tattvajnana-nishtha: 1 definition
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Tattvajnananishtha 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 Tattvajñānaniṣṭha can be transliterated into English as Tattvajnananistha or Tattvajnananishtha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Sports, Arts and Entertainment (wordly enjoyments)
Source: archive.org: Syainika Sastra of Rudradeva with English Translation (art)Tattvajñānaniṣṭha (तत्त्वज्ञाननिष्ठ) refers to “one who strives after the knowledge of truth ”, according to the Śyainika-śāstra: a Sanskrit treatise dealing with the divisions and benefits of Hunting and Hawking, written by Rājā Rudradeva (or Candradeva) in possibly the 13th century.—Accordingly, “[...] In other Śāstras, too, many precepts of wise men are heard which stimulate activity in those who conduct themselves properly in this world. Even a householder, who honestly earns his livelihood, and strives after the knowledge of truth (tattvajñānaniṣṭha), and honours his guests, and offers oblations to the Manes, and tells the truth, attains liberation. [...]”.
This section covers the skills and profiencies of the Kalas (“performing arts”) and Shastras (“sciences”) involving ancient Indian traditions of sports, games, arts, entertainment, love-making and other means of wordly enjoyments. Traditionally these topics were dealt with in Sanskrit treatises explaing the philosophy and the justification of enjoying the pleasures of the senses.
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Partial matches: Nishtha, Tattvajnana.
Full-text: Tattvajnana, Nishtha.
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