| Keyword | Ahamkaara |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | अहंकारोऽभिमानव्यापार लक्षण:। सु.शा.१/४ डल्हण |
| Reference | S.Sha.1/4 D`alhan`a, S.Su.2/6 D`alhan`a |
| Literary Meaning | Conceit, pride, haughtiness, M / W – self – consciousness, the third of the eight producers or sources of creation |
| Implied Meaning | Ahamkaara is a sense of self – consciousness. Existence of an entity is identified by Ahamkaara . |
| Elaboration | It is the third step in evolution of universe according to Saankhya and Ayurveda . Ahamkaara is of three types viz. Saattvika , Raajasa , and Taamasa . The whole universe is generated from Saattvika and Taamasa Ahamkaara with the help of Raajasa Ahamkaara . Saattvika Ahamkaara with Raajasa Ahamkaara breeds eleven sense and motor organs connected with mind while Taamasa Ahamkaara with Raajasa Ahamkaara breeds 5 Tanmaatraa ( rudimentary or subtle elements viz. S`habda , Spars`ha , Roopa , Rasa , Gandha ) from which the 5 Mahaabhoota or grosser elements are produced. |
Last updated on June 9th, 2021 at 09:31 am