TATTVAVAADA - An overview.....
We find a reference to the term Tattva in Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stothram (sloka # 103) where Lord Vishnu is eulogized as "Tattvam Tattvavid-Ekaatmaa…." Tattvam ... the one who is the Paramartha; the real meaning of everything in this universe; the Supreme Brahma, Lord Vishnu; who is Sathya (Real) the ultimate reality; that which is eternal ie, Lord SriManNaaraayana; Tattvavid the one who knows His essence or true nature; no one can describe Him precisely/comprehensively; Ekaatma, the one and the only Aatman that existed in the beginning, the one Who is the solitary unique soul (Paramaatma) of outstanding excellence; Tattva + Vaada = Tattvavaada Tattva means the reality or truth or genuine principles or essence; Vaada means, speaking about, debate, discourse, exposition, In supreme spiritual sense Tattvavaada means, speaking about the doctrine (principles) of the supreme God Vishnu which is real, authentic and untainted; Tattvavada is the...