Paramartha
Paramārtha (IAST)Translation: "Absolute Truth"
A Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy
Sanskrit: परमार्थ
Transliteration: Paramārtha
Translation: "the highest purpose or goal; absolute truth; real; Reality (from parama = "highest" + artha = "purpose")"
Definition: "According to Advaita Vedānta, it is the highest of the three levels of reality. It represents the absolute truth. (See Vyāvahārika and Prātibhāsika.) This term is contextual for it is used with regard to the Absolute for the purpose of distinguishing it from all else."
Reference:
- Grimes, John (1996). A Concise Dictionary of Indian Philosophy: Sanskrit Terms Defined in English. Albany: State University of New York Press
