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तǂव tattwa, तत्व tatwa (tad+twa), s.m. The state of being that, true state, real state, truth, reality, essential nature, essence, elementary property, first principle, primary fact, axiom; substance, sum and substance, pith, gist, cream; the real nature of the human soul (as being one and the same with the supreme spirit pervading the universe); mind, intellect;—slow time in music; a musical instrument:—tattwa-prayukt, adj. According to the sense or purport of what has been said:—tattwa-jna, vulg. tatwa-gya, adj. & s.m. Knowing the truth, knowing the true nature of anything; acquainted with the true principles of philosophy; understanding the principles of a science thoroughly;—a profoundly learned or skilful person, etc.:—tattwa-jnān, vulg. tatwa-gyān, s.m. Knowledge of the truth; a thorough knowledge of the principles of a science; insight into the true principles of philosophy:—tattwa-sambandhī, adj. Connected with true principles, etc. (see tattwa):—tattwa-masi, s.m. Ink; the stalk of the Nyctanthes tristis.