Satyasatya, Satya-asatya, Satya-satya, Satyāsatya, Satyasatyā: 2 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Purana
In Jainism
1. General definition
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Introduction:

Satyasatya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. 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

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Satyasatyā (सत्यसत्या) refers to “she who is the truth of truth” and is used to describe the Goddess Śivā (Umā/Durgā), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.6.—Accordingly, as the Gods eulogised Goddess Śivā who was residing in the womb of Menā:—“O Goddess, be victorious, O intelligent one, O mother of the universe, O great Goddess, O you of true rites, prone to truth, true in three things, O truth-formed. O you stationed in truth, we have sought refuge in you. O you delighted with truth, Origin of truth, Truth of Truth [i.e., satyasatyā], of truthful sight. O beloved of Śiva, great goddess, O destroyer of the miseries of gods, you are the mother of the three worlds, consort of Śiva, pervasive and favourably disposed to your devotees. [...]”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

In Jainism

General definition (in Jainism)

Source: archive.org: Jaina Yoga

1) Satyasatya (सत्यसत्य) [=satya-satya] refers to “what is wholly true” (eg., the exact reproduction of facts), and represents a division of truth (satya) and untruth (asatya) according to Somadeva in his 10th-century Yaśastilaka (p. 265).

2) Satyāsatya (सत्यासत्य) [=satya-asatya] refers to “a statement part true, part false, but with truth predominating”, and represents a division of truth (satya) and untruth (asatya) according to Somadeva in his 10th-century Yaśastilaka (p. 265). Example of Asatyasatya: “promising to give something within a fortnight and giving it only after a month or a year”.

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Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

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