apara | अपरा

Apara (Devanagari: अपरा ISO15919: aparā) is a Sanskrit term meaning inferior or lower.

⚙️ Theological Context (Apara Shakti)

• Maya (God's external, illusionary energy) is specifically called Apara Shakti (Devanagari: अपरा शक्ति; ISO 15919: aparā śakti).
• This designation is used because Maya is inert (jad) and non-conscious, making it the inferior power of God compared to His internal or conscious energies.

Also written as apara shakti

Further Reading and Reference

• Also written as: apara shakti
• Related Concepts: Yogmaya Shakti, Jiva Shakti, Maya Shakti, Jad, Chetan
• Source: Who am I? Who is Mine? Vol. 1, Ch. 2