Tattvartha, Tattva-artha, Tattvārtha: 8 definitions
Introduction:
Tattvartha means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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 Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha SutraTattvārtha (तत्त्वार्थ).—What is the meaning of tattvārtha? A.I.2.3 Ascertaining entities as they really are is tattvārtha.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryTattvārtha (तत्त्वार्थ).—truth, reality, the exact truth, real nature.
Derivable forms: tattvārthaḥ (तत्त्वार्थः).
Tattvārtha is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms tattva and artha (अर्थ).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryTattvārtha (तत्त्वार्थ).—[masculine] the exact truth; the true meaning of (—°).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Aufrecht Catalogus CatalogorumTattvārtha (तत्त्वार्थ) as mentioned in Aufrecht’s Catalogus Catalogorum:—Quoted by Kṣemarāja Hall. p. 198.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryTattvārtha (तत्त्वार्थ):—[=tat-tvārtha] [from tat-tva > tat] m. the truth, [Sarvadarśana-saṃgraha iii]
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusTattvārtha (ತತ್ತ್ವಾರ್ಥ):—[noun] the quality or state of being real; reality; fact.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Artha, Tattva, Tat.
Starts with: Tattvarthacintamanitika, Tattvarthadhigama, Tattvarthadhigamasutra, Tattvarthadipa, Tattvarthadipika, Tattvarthaikadeshanupravesha, Tattvarthakaumudi, Tattvarthapancaka, Tattvarthaparishuddhi, Tattvarthasutra, Tattvarthavibodhana, Tattvarthavid.
Ends with: Vedatattvartha.
Full-text (+116): Tattvarthasutra, Tattvarthakaumudi, Tattvarthavid, Tatvartha, Vedatattvarthavid, Vedatattvarthavidvas, Haribhadra, Vyaptibhadra, Manushyayaksha, Dharmatattvarthacintamani, Vedatattvartha, Guhyabhashana, Iha, Dharana, Avagraha, Paishunya, Avaya, Vanahara, Yakshottama, Sarvatobhadra.
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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 1.2 - Right faith (samyagdarśana) < [Chapter 1 - Right Faith and Knowledge]
Verse 1.4 - The reality (‘tattva’) < [Chapter 1 - Right Faith and Knowledge]
A study of the philosophy of Jainism (by Deepa Baruah)
Chapter III.a - The Nature Of Substance (Dravya) < [Chapter III - Categories]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 2.2 - Right knowledge (samyak jnana) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Part 2.5 - Subsidiary Restraints < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Part 2.4 - Five vows (pancavrata) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Jain Science and Spirituality (by Medhavi Jain)
2.2. Cause and Aspects of Karmic Bondage < [Chapter 4 - Main Theory and Practices in Jainism]
2.1. Karma Philosophy (Introduction ) < [Chapter 4 - Main Theory and Practices in Jainism]
3.1. Theory of Knowledge (Introduction) < [Chapter 4 - Main Theory and Practices in Jainism]
Yogadrstisamuccaya of Haribhadra Suri (Study) (by Riddhi J. Shah)
Chapter 6.3 - Dvātriṃśad-dvātriṃśikā by Upādhyāya Yaśovijaya < [Chapter 6 - Influence of the Yogadṛṣṭisamuccaya]
Chapter 1.1 - The Jain Yoga Tradition (Introduction) < [Chapter 1 - The Jain Yoga Tradition—A Historical Review]
The Buddhist Path to Enlightenment (study) (by Dr Kala Acharya)
4. Jainism and Buddhism < [Chapter 4 - Comparative Study of Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism]
5.1. The Two Categories of Mokṣa in Jainism < [Chapter 4 - Comparative Study of Liberation in Jainism and Buddhism]