"sattva" meaning in All languages combined

See sattva on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From Sanskrit सत्त्व (sattvá). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sa|सत्त्व|tr=sattvá}} Sanskrit सत्त्व (sattvá) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sattva (uncountable)
  1. One of the three gunas in Hindu philosophy, representing things that are pure, divine, and spiritual. Wikipedia link: sattva Tags: uncountable Derived forms: sattvic
    Sense id: en-sattva-en-noun-EtBhhuEM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Sanskrit terms with non-redundant manual transliterations, Hinduism

Alternative forms

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