Prakrititattva, Prakṛtitattva, Prakriti-tattva: 2 definitions
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The Sanskrit term Prakṛtitattva can be transliterated into English as Prakrtitattva or Prakrititattva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismPrakṛtitattva (प्रकृतितत्त्व, “nature, power”):—One of the Thirty-six Tattvas, according to Śaiva doctrine. It is also known as the pradhānatattva. This is the thirteenth or twenty-fourth 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 Prakṛti-tattva forms part of the group of twenty-four Aśuddha-tattvas, which together constitue the realm of Aśuddha-māyā.
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.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Nadalila: 36 TattvaPrakṛti—power or nature, the substance of the universe, matter/energy, secondary materiality inner instruments (antaḥ-karaṇa).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Prakriti, Tattva.
Starts with: Prakrititattvanirupana.
Full-text: Pradhanatattva, Ashuddhatattva.
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