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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAntahkarana
/ˌʌn.təˈkɑː.rə.nə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The inner instrument of thought, which includes the mind, intellect, and ego.
"In meditation, one seeks to quiet the Antahkarana to achieve a state of inner peace." - 2
A concept in Indian philosophy referring to the mental faculties that govern perception and cognition.
"The teachings emphasize the importance of understanding the Antahkarana for spiritual growth."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Antahkarana' originates from Sanskrit, where 'Antah' means 'inner' and 'Karana' means 'instrument' or 'cause'. It has been adopted into various Indian philosophical traditions, particularly in Hinduism and Buddhism, to describe the inner instrument of thought and consciousness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Antahkarana" is said worldwide
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Antahkarana
Transliteration: Antahkarana
"Dans la méditation, on cherche à apaiser l'Antahkarana pour atteindre un état de paix intérieure."
Antahkarana
Transliteration: Antahkarana
"In der Meditation versucht man, das Antahkarana zu beruhigen, um einen Zustand inneren Friedens zu erreichen."
Antahkarana
Transliteration: Antahkarana
"Nella meditazione, si cerca di calmare l'Antahkarana per raggiungere uno stato di pace interiore."
Antahkarana
Transliteration: Antahkarana
"En la meditación, se busca calmar el Antahkarana para alcanzar un estado de paz interior."
Antahkarana
Transliteration: Antahkarana
"Na meditação, busca-se acalmar o Antahkarana para alcançar um estado de paz interior."
अन्तःकरण
Transliteration: Antahkarana
"ध्यान में, व्यक्ति अन्तःकरण को शान्त करने का प्रयास करता है।"
内因
Transliteration: Nèi yīn
"在冥想中，人们试图平静内因，以达到内心的平和。"
안타카라나
Transliteration: Antahkarana
"명상에서 사람들은 안타카라나를 진정시켜 내면의 평화를 이루고자 합니다."
アンタカラナ
Transliteration: Antakara
"瞑想では、内なる平和を達成するためにアンタカラナを静めようとします。"
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