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panchtanmatra | पंचतन्मात्रा

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11 Sep 2025
panchtanmatra | पंचतन्मात्रा
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At the time of Maya creates five subtle elements. Together they are referred to as panchtanmatra (Devanagari: पंचतन्मात्रा ISO15919: paṁcatanmātrā).

Each of the five senses perceives one of these panchtanmatra.



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