Prithvitattva, Pṛthvītattva, Prithvi-tattva: 2 definitions
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Prithvitattva 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 Pṛthvītattva can be transliterated into English as Prthvitattva or Prithvitattva, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: ŚaivismPṛthvītattva (पृथ्वीतत्त्व, “earth”):—One of the Thirty-six Tattvas, according to Śaiva doctrine. It is also known as the āpastattva. This is the thirty-sixth or first 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 Pṛthvī-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 Mahābhūta (‘great elements’).
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.
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchPṛthvītattva (पृथ्वीतत्त्व) refers to the “earth-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. [...] By means of an absorption for nine months, the earth-element (pṛthvītattva) is perfected. When the earth-element has been completely perfected, the best of Yogins becomes [hard] like diamond. [...]”.
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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Prithvi, Tattva.
Full-text: Vyomasthana, Gaganasthana, Gagana, Vyoman, Ashuddhatattva, Lingapitha.
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