| Keyword | Taamas |
| Type | B.P. |
| Etymology/ Definition | तामसं भयमज्ञानं निद्राऽऽलस्य विषादिता। अ.हृ.शा. ३/७ |
| Reference | S.Sha.1/19, A.H.Sha.3/7 |
| Literary Meaning | M / W – darkness |
| Implied Meaning | One of the three attibutes of mind. |
| Elaboration | A mental attribute considered as a Manodosha or a vitiator of Maanas ( mind ). It also contributes to the mental setup or Maanasa Prakriti of an individual. It signifies inertia, lack of initiative, lethargy, ignorance, and uncouthness affecting the basal instincts like hunger, sleep and sex. Tamas keeps us in a state of ignorance, sloth, laziness, inaction and darkness. Ignorance and inaction invariably bring about misery and unhappiness. Kapha Dosha has dominance of Tamas attribute. Prithvee Mahaabhoota posses Tamas Gun`a . |
| Synonyms | Taamasika |
| Contemporary Colloquial | Taamasika |
Last updated on June 17th, 2021 at 10:50 am