Tanmatra

The five subtle sensory essences — sound, touch, form, taste, and smell — that give rise to the five gross elements.

Definition

Tanmatras are the five subtle sensory essences — sound, touch, form, taste, and smell — that arise from cosmic intelligence and give birth to the five gross elements. They form the bridge between consciousness and matter in Sankhya philosophy.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary

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