Cakshustattva, Cakshus-tattva, Cakṣustattva: 1 definition
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Cakshustattva 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 Cakṣustattva can be transliterated into English as Caksustattva or Cakshustattva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Chakshustattva.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismCakṣustattva (चक्षुस्तत्त्व, “eyes, sight”):—One of the Thirty-six Tattvas, according to Śaiva doctrine. This is the nineteenth or eighteenth 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 Cakṣus-tattva forms part of the group of twenty-four Aśuddha-tattvas, which together constitue the realm of Aśuddha-māyā. It also forms part of the sub-group named Jñānendriya (‘instruments of knowing’).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Cakshus, Tattva.
Full-text: Ashuddhatattva.
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