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Uparama (Hinduism)

  • Uparati
  • Cessation of thought

Description

This describes the state when the mind is undisturbed and quiet. Many factors may contribute to such quiet, one emphasized is attention to the dharma, to carrying out what is required of one, since the mind is disturbed at the thought of duties unfulfilled. Another factor is genuine tolerance towards the religious beliefs of others.

Context

One of the six great virtues – saktasampatti – as set out by Shankara.

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Database
Human development
Type
(M) Modes of awareness
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Language
English
Last update
Oct 24, 2022