Atamas, A-tamas: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Atamas means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchAtamas (अतमस्) refers to “that which is undarkened”, according to the Bṛhadāraṇyikopaniṣat 3.8.6, 8.—Accordingly, while describing the absolute nature of Brahma: “Gārgi said, ‘Yājñavalkya, that which is above the sky, below the earth, between the two and called [past, present and future], is stitched and cross-stitched in what?’ Yājñavalkya said, ‘Gārgi, the Brahmins call that very [thing] the imperishable one. [It is] not coarse, not particulated, not short, not long, bloodless, unlubricated, shadowless, undarkened (atamas), windless, spaceless, unattached, tasteless, scentless, invisible, inaudible, speechless, mindless [...]’”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryAtamas (अतमस्):—[=a-tamas] mfn. without darkness, [Śatapatha-brāhmaṇa xiv.]
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Atamasco lily, Atamaska.
Ends with: Ajnanatamas, Andhatamas, Apantaratamas, Atmatamas, Dhvastatamas, Dirghatamas, Ghritsatamas, Gritsatamas, Kshinatamas, Madhyatamas, Mahatamas, Mohatamas, Paratamas, Prakatitahatasheshatamas, Stokatamas.
Full-text: Tama, Atamisra, Undarkened, Dark, Atamavishta, Kurmapurana, Matsya Purana.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Atamas, A-tamas; (plurals include: Atamases, tamases). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Verse 17.10 < [Chapter 17 - Shraddha-traya-vibhaga-yoga]
Verse 17.18 < [Chapter 17 - Shraddha-traya-vibhaga-yoga]
Verse 18.35 < [Chapter 18 - Moksha-sannyasa-yoga]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 3 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 5 - Self-Luminosity and Ignorance < [Chapter XXII - The Philosophy of Vijñāna Bhikṣu]