Saccidananda is a Sanskrit term that refers to the ultimate reality or the supreme self in Hindu philosophy. It is a combination of three words: "saccham" meaning true, "idananda" meaning bliss or joy, and "anda" meaning the self.
- Saccidananda is considered the ultimate reality in Advaita Vedanta, a school of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes the non-dual nature of existence.
- In Advaita Vedanta, Saccidananda is the ultimate reality that is beyond human comprehension and is the source of all existence.
- Saccidananda is often depicted as a person or a deity in Hindu art and literature, symbolizing the ultimate reality and the supreme self.
- The concept of Saccidananda is also found in other Hindu traditions, such as Yoga and Tantra.
Saccidananda is considered the ultimate goal of human existence, and is often referred to as the "true self" or the "bliss of the self".
In Hindu scriptures, Saccidananda is described as the ultimate reality that is beyond the cycles of birth and death.