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- noun Hinduism A term that is related to the ego and
egoism - that is, the identification or attachment of one's ego.
Etymologies
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During this physical stage of evolution, we are encompassed by what is called in Sanskrit ahamkara, or the ego shell.
Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010
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During this physical stage of evolution, we are encompassed by what is called in Sanskrit ahamkara, or the ego shell.
Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010
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During this physical stage of evolution, we are encompassed by what is called in Sanskrit ahamkara, or the ego shell.
Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar Jeffrey Armstrong 2010
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Samkhya provides a description of the theory karmin and jnanin, a 24 tattwas (component creation of the universe), which consists of purusa, prakerti, mahat, Budhi, manah, ahamkara.
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Samkhya memberikan uraian teori tentang seorang karmin dan jnanin, menjadi 24 tattwas (komponen penciptaan alam semesta) yang terdiri dari purusa, prakerti, mahat, budhi, manah, ahamkara.
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The physical faculty for self-awareness (nga-rgyal, Skt. ahamkara) derives from the physical faculty for sentience.
Basic Tenets of the Samkhya and Yoga Schools of Indian Philosophy 2008
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Thou art the soul residing in the inner heart and as such devoid of ahamkara originating from ignorance [95] and is one and undivided; Thou art anandam (gladness).
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 Kisari Mohan [Translator] Ganguli
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