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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 ==