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सनातन धर्म भूमिका

Meaning of "Chit"

Word

Chit

Sanskrit

चित्

IAST

cita

In General

Chit, the Pure Consciousness is the manifestation of Truth. Atman expresses itself as Chit by shine from inside and giving light to whole world.

The world of chit is called Tapo Loka. It is the middle one of the upper three world or consciousness.

Sat Chit Ananda (truth consciousness bliss) is an expression of Ultimate Reality, the Brahman. The triads, namely: Sathyam Sivam Sundaram is another consideration of the same three world or state of consciousness.

There are seven worlds in total: Bhuh Bhuvah Svah Mahah Janah Tapa Satya.

Veda

The three higher world sat, cit, ananda dwell always together in a Trinity; infinity is their scope, bliss is their foundation and they are supported by infinite region of Truth

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