Tatkshana, ղٰṣaṇa, Tad-kshana: 18 definitions
Introduction:
Tatkshana means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Hindi. 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.
The Sanskrit term ղٰṣaṇa can be transliterated into English as Tatksana or Tatkshana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Tatkshan.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsղٰṣaṇa (तत्क्ष�):—Freshly collected –nasent

Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translationղٰṣaṇa (तत्क्ष�) refers to an “instant� (i.e., ‘to arrive in an instant�), according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.17 (“The dialogue between Indra and Kāmadeva�).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated: “When the gods had gone, Indra remembered Kama. He was so afflicted by Tāraka, the wicked demon. In an instant [i.e., ٲٰṣaṇa], Kāma, the lover of Rati, came there along with Vasanta. He was accompanied by Rati too. Being powerful enough to conquer the three worlds he was very haughty. Making due obeisance standing in front of Indra, the lofty-minded Kāma joined his palms in reverence and said:—[...]�.

The Purana (पुरा�, 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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantraղٰṣaṇa (तत्क्ष�) means “at that very moment�, according to the Netratantra of Kṣemarāja: a Śaiva text from the 9th century in which Śiva (Bhairava) teaches Pārvatī topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 6.15cd-20]—“[...] When a man is seen to be afflicted with 100 diseases [and] weak, [he] is released [when the Mantrin] envelops his name [with the ṛtñᲹⲹԳٰ] and recites [it]. Any mantra that a wise man should recite, is enveloped by Amṛteśa. This mantra quickly [brings] him success, even if he is without good fortune. [The Mantrin] envelops medicine [consisting of herbs] with the Mantra. [He then] gives [the mantra wrapped medicine] to [the person whose] body is weak. At that very moment (ٲٰṣaṇa), his body gains nourishment and [becomes] strong�.

Shaiva (शै�, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
: OSU Press: Cakrasamvara Samadhiղٰṣaṇa (तत्क्ष�) refers to “each moment�, according to the Guru Mandala Worship (ṇḍԲ) ritual often performed in combination with the Cakrasaṃvara Samādhi, which refers to the primary ū and practice of Newah Mahāyāna-Vajrayāna Buddhists in Nepal.—Accordingly, “Charity (is) cow dung and water united, moral conduct and cleansing, Patience, taking away tiny ants, heroism, bringing forth the religious rite. Meditation, single-minded in each moment (ٲٰṣaṇa), wisdom, splendidly clear lines, These perfections, six indeed are gained, having made the Muni’s maṇḍala�.

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (Բ) are collected indepently.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryٲٰṣaṇa (तत्क्ष�).—ad S pop. ٲٰṣaṇīṃ At that instant.
: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishٲٰṣaṇa (तत्क्ष�) [-ṇīṃ, -णीं].�ad At that instant.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryղٰṣaṇa (तत्क्ष�).�
1) present, time being, present or current moment; R.1.51.
2) the same moment.
3) a measure of time.
Derivable forms: ٲٰṣaṇa� (तत्क्षणः).
ղٰṣaṇa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms tad and ṣaṇa (क्षण).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Edgerton Buddhist Hybrid Sanskrit Dictionaryղٰṣaṇa (तत्क्ष�).�m. (see [Boehtlingk and Roth] s.v. 2, where citation from Julien's ‘Hiouen-Thsang� is obviously identical in language with our پ屹Բ), the smallest unit of time, of which 120 = one ṣaṇa: پ屹Բ 643.1�2 = 644.9�10 (tad yathā�) striyā nātidīrghahrasvakartinyā� sūtrodyāma� (see ud- yāma), evaṃdīrghas ٲٰṣaṇa�; viṃśatyadhika� tatkṣa- ṇaśatam ekā kṣaṇ� (read eka� ṣaṇa�, or eka� ṣaṇam; 644.10, corruptly, viṃśatyuttaraṣaṇaśata� ٲٰṣaṇasyai- kakṣa�, mss., ed. °aikaṣaṇa�); ṣaṣṭi-kṣaṇāny eko lavaḥ�
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionaryղٰṣaṇa (तत्क्ष�).—n.
(-ṇa�) Time present, time being. E. tad that, and ṣaṇa moment.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionaryղٰṣaṇa (तत्क्ष�).—[masculine] the same moment; °�, [accusative], [ablative], & [locative] at the same moment, just, immediately, forthwith.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionaryղٰṣaṇa (तत्क्ष�):—[=tat-ṣaṇa] [from tat] m. the same moment, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionaryղٰṣaṇa (तत्क्ष�):�(ṇa�) 1. n. Time present.
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)ղٰṣaṇa (तत्क्ष�) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: ղṇa.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Hindi dictionary
: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryղٰṣaṇa (तत्क्ष�) [Also spelled tatkshan]:�(adv) that very moment, instantaneously.
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Kannada-English dictionary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusղٰṣaṇa (ತತ್ಕ್ಷ�):—[noun] that moment or point of time.
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ղٰṣaṇa (ತತ್ಕ್ಷ�):�
1) [adverb] at that point of time.
2) [adverb] immediately; suddenly.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionaryղٰṣaṇa (तत्क्ष�):—adv. 1. immediately; instantly; on the very spot; 2. at that time; then;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Kshana, Tad, Tat.
Starts with: Tatkshanam, Tatkshanat.
Full-text (+2): Tatkshanam, Bhangin, Tatkshan, Tatkshanat, Kritakshana, Takshanam, Tatkshane, Tatukshana, Tarcanam, Tatcanam, Tatakshanim, Takkhana, Tatkala, Takkanam, Kshana, Shamsin, Acarya, Udyama, Avesha, Iti.
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Shishupala-vadha (Study) (by Shila Chakraborty)
Knowledge of Āyūrveda in the Śiśupālavadha < [Introduction]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 5 < [Volume 14 (1904)]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 133 < [Volume 21 (1918)]
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Ganitatilaka (Sanskrit text and English introduction) (by H. R. Kapadia)
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 2 - Notes regarding the ṣaṇa time unit < [Chapter XXV - Patience Toward the Dharma]