Rasatattva, Rasa-tattva: 1 definition
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Rasatattva 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.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Wisdom Library: 艢aivismRasatattva (啶班じ啶むい啷嵿い啷嵿さ, 鈥渢ast鈥�):鈥擮ne of the Thirty-six Tattvas, according to 艢aiva doctrine. This is the thirtieth or seventh 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 Rasa-tattva forms part of the group of twenty-four 础艣耻诲诲丑补-迟补迟迟惫补蝉, which together constitue the realm of 础艣耻诲诲丑补-尘腻测腻. It also forms part of the sub-group named Tanm膩tra (鈥榮enses鈥�).
Shaiva (啶多啶�, 艣aiva) or Shaivism (艣aivism) 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: Tattva, Rasa.
Starts with: Rasatattvasara.
Full-text: Rasatattvasara, Tanmatra, Rasa, Ashuddhatattva.
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Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 437 < [Volume 2 (1872)]
Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)
Introduction鈥擨SKCON and 艢r墨la Gurudeva < [Chapter 2.12 - Early ISKCON Conversations with 艢r墨la Gurudeva]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by 艢r墨 艢r墨mad Bhaktived膩nta N膩r膩yana Gosv膩m墨 Mah膩r膩ja)
Verse 1.7.72-73 < [Chapter 7 - P奴r峁嘺 (pinnacle of excellent devotees)]
The Kalika Purana (literary study) (by Dilip Kumar Goswami)
Shri Gaudiya Kanthahara (by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati)