The Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies v4.c23.78
The Encyclopedia of Indian Philosophies v4.c23.78
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19. The reason for the former name appears to be its imperceptible aspect, i.e., the *avyakta* or the *guṇasamya* form. Ancient teachers used the term "tamas" for *prakṛtis*; see Jayamaṅgalā on SK 70 and also Durga's commentary on Nirukta 7.3. "*Avyākṛta*" is used in Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad I.4.7.
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- Nirukta — Yāska, Sanskrit
- Bṛhadāraṇyakopaniṣad — Sanskrit