Tanmatras

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Tanmâtras

(Sk.)

The types or rudiments of the five Elements; the subtile essence of these, devoid of all qualities and identical with the properties of the five basic Elements — earth, water, fire, air and ether; i.e., the tanmâtras are, in one of their aspects, smell, taste, touch, sight, and hearing. (TG).

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Shortly: The types or rudiments of the five Elements; the subtile essence of these, devoid of all qualities a...