There are 36 Shiv-Tattvas or elements, Lord Shiva is made of.
The Tattvas are defined by their exclusive capacity to perform a specific function in the scheme of reality. And as the sole agent or acting force is Consciousness, it follows that the Tatvas are nothing but functions of Consciousness.
Lord Shiva's human actions are result of his leaving his first 5 elements- the Shuddha tatvas. the moment he will get in touch with his Shakti, he will rise back to his own Spiritual state of God.
The 36 Tattvas:
This is the superconscious realm. This is the Sivaloka, the region of the
Devas (Gods), the myriad rishis and other beings who have attained freedom from the bondage.1. Shiva-Tattva: As the Universe is the creation of God's Own Mind (the Supreme Intelligence), the first Reality or Tattva naturally is God (Shiva) Himself. This level of Reality consists of Pure, Infinite Consciousness.
2. Shakti-Tattva: The second level of Reality is that of Pure, Infinite Bliss which is the Power whereby God experiences the Boundless Joy of His Own Existence. For this reason it is known as Shakti-Tattva, the Principle or Category of Power.
3. Sadashiva-Tattva: The third level is that of Pure, Infinite Will-Power, being the Power whereby God experiences Himself as an Unlimited, Independent Force that is ready and able to perform any action He wishes. At this stage God forms the resolve to bring His Power of Creation into operation.
4.Ishvara-Tattva: The fourth level represents God's Power of Pure, Infinite Knowledge whereby He is able to know all things. At this stage God begins to conceive in His Mind the Universe to be created.
5. Satvidya-Tattva: The fifth level is that of Pure, Infinite Action. At this stage, the Divine Power of Action which is the Power whereby God may assume, or manifest Himself as, any form or shape, comes into operation.
The Universe at this level is purely Spiritual and is inhabited by Spiritual Beings such as Gods, Enlightened Yogis (Siddhas), Sages (Rishis) and Saints (Sadhus) who are consciously aware of their Oneness with their Creator.
These evolved Souls are beings of great Spiritual power. Although they may assume any form and shape they wish, they have no bodies but may be described as radiant Orbs of Spirit for which reason they are known as Devas or Devatas (Radiant Ones).
7 SUDDHA-ASHUDDHA TATTVAS (Spiritual-Magnetic Energy)
6. Maya-Tattva
7. Kalaa-Tattva
8.Vidya-Tattva
9. Raaga-Tattva.
10. Kaala-Tattva
11. Niyati-Tattva
12. Purusha-Tattva (Personal soul)
24 ASUDDHA TATTVAS (Gross-Magnetic Energy)
13. Pradhana-Tattva (also known as Prakriti)
14. Buddhi-Tattva
15. Ahamkara-Tattva
16. Manas-Tattva
Tattvas 17 to 21. The Five Faculties of Perception (Gnanendriyas):
17. srotra tattva: hearing (ears)
18. tvak tattva: touching (skin)
19. chakshu tattva: seeing (eyes)
20. rasana tattva: tasting (tongue)
21. ghrana tattva: smelling (nose)
Tattvas 22 to 26. The Five Faculties of Action (Karmendriyas):
22. vak tattva: speech (voice)
23. pani tattva: grasping (hands)
24. pada tattva: walking (feet)
25. payu tattva: excretion (anus)
26. upastha tattva: procreation (genitals)
Tattvas 27 to 31. The Five Primary Sensations (Tanmatras):
27. sabdha tattva: sound
28. sparsa tattva: feel/palpation
29. rupa tattva: form
30. rasa tattva: taste
31. gandha tattva: odor
Tattvas 32 to 36. The Five Gross Elements of Matter (Maha Bhutas):
32. Aakash tattva: ether
33. Vayu tattva: air
34. Tejas tattva: fire
35. Jala tattva: water
36. prithiv tattva: earth
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