சித்தம்

Tamil

Etymology 1

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ɕɪt̪ːɐm/, [sɪt̪ːɐm]

Noun

சித்தம் • (cittam)

1. mind, will

   Synonym: மனம் (maṉam)

2. determination, firm conviction
3. determinative faculty

Etymology 2

From Sanskrit सिद्ध (siddha).

Noun

சித்தம் • (cittam)

1. that which is established or attained
2. certainty

   Synonym: திண்ணம் (tiṇṇam)

3. that which is ready

   Synonym: ஆயத்தமானது (āyattamāṉatu)

4. (Hinduism) an ancient Shaiva scripture in Sanskrit

References

• University of Madras (1924–1936) “சித்தம்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press