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| + | == Etymology and derivation == |
| + | Tamas is the Sanskrit word that means darkness, inert, dullness or inactivity.<ref>https://en.m.wikipedia.org</ref> It is derived from the word ‘tama’ meaning darkness. |
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| + | === Classical interpretations === |
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| + | Sattva, rajas, and tamas are connected with three doshas (Vata, pitta, kapha) [Su. Sa. ShariraSthana 4/23] |
| + | Therefore, all neurophysiological functions of the body are coordinated by them. |
| + | Tamas has been described in the context of three types of mental strengths (trividha sattva), psychological constitutions (prakriti), & psychological characteristics (manasaguna). [Cha. Sa. ShariraSthana 4/36] |
| + | * It is mentioned in the context of three fundamental universal qualities (mahaguna) [As Sa, sutra sthana 1/41]. |
| + | * Tama is described under mahaprakriti [Su. Sa. ShariraSthana 4/97] & twelve pranas. [Su. Sa. ShariraSthana 4/3] |
| + | * Tamas is described as karanadravya. (Acharya Prabhakara) |
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| == References == | | == References == |