Significance of Tatparya
Tatparya is a concept that encompasses the intended meaning of words as understood by different philosophical schools. Naiyayikas view it as the speaker’s intended meaning, while Mimamsakas and Vedantins focus on the inherent meaning of words. Additionally, Tatparya pertains to the relationship between word-meanings essential for understanding sentences. In Shaivism, it represents the intention behind words, with interpretations varying among scholars like Shri Shankara, Shri Madhva, and Shri Ramanuja.
Synonyms: Essence, Significance, Meaning, Purport, Sense, Implication
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Hindu concept of 'Tatparya'
Tatparya in Hinduism denotes the intention behind words, differing in interpretation among scholars like Shri Shankara, Shri Madhva, and Shri Ramanuja. It also encompasses the relationship between word-meanings and the intended meaning conveyed by speakers.
From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali
(1) The concept of 'Import' or the understanding of the meaning of a sentence as distinct from the individual meanings of the words that compose it.[1]