| Keyword | Aapta |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | रजस्तमोभ्यां निर्मुक्तास्तपोज्ञानबलेन ये । येषां त्रिकालममलं ज्ञानमव्याहतं सदा ॥ आप्ता: शिष्टा विबुद्धास्ते तेषां वाक्यमसंशयम् । सत्यं ….। च. सू. ११।१८-१९ |
| Reference | C.Su.11/19 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – respected, intimate, authoritative person |
| Implied Meaning | Word of an expert or a scripture is the highest and the most important tool of knowledge acquisition and Aapta is the most authentic personal validation criteria in Ayurveda . |
| Elaboration | People acquire the status of Aapta owing to their efforts, dedication, perseverance, comprehension, perception of time as a continuum, purity, unbiased attitude, and being above Raajas and Tamas. Their word is taken as truth in the matter. |
| Synonyms | Rajastamo Nirmukta |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Adept, respected teacher whose word could be accepted as true |
| Antonym | Rajomohaavritaatmaanah |
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