Tattvamaya, Tattva-maya: 2 definitions
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Tattvamaya 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
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchTattvamaya (तत्त्वमय) refers to “becoming absorbed in a particular element”, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] [Now], I shall define the nature of that highest, mind-free absorption which arises for those devoted to constant practice. [...] The Yogin who remains in absorption for a year and a half, [gains] the Siddhi of the water-element. He becomes absorbed in the water-element (toya-tattvamaya). [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
Source: Prabhupada Books: Sri Caitanya CaritamrtaTattvamaya (तत्त्वमय) refers to the “knowers of the Truth”, according to the Śrī Caitanya Caritāmṛta 3.9 (“The Glories of Advaita”).—Accordingly, as the Sages requested Bhṛgu to gather evidence to establish the actual truth: “You are the mind-born son of Brahmā. You are senior to us in every respect, and you are the best of the knowers of the Truth (tattvamaya). You go and determine who is the greatest, then return and remove our doubts. We will accept whatever you say as conclusive. [...]”.
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Tattva, Maya.
Ends with: Shaktitattvamaya, Tejastattvamaya, Toyatattvamaya, Vayutattvamaya, Vyomatattvamaya.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.9.322 < [Chapter 9 - The Glories of Advaita]