Arupa
Encyclopedia
In Hinduism
and Buddhism
, arūpa (a Sanskrit word), refers to formless (perhaps non-physical) or also non-material objects or subjects. Ether
(akasha
in Sanskrit) is somewhat arūpa, while the classical elements are rupa
.
Hinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...
and Buddhism
Buddhism
Buddhism is a religion and philosophy encompassing a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices, largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha . The Buddha lived and taught in the northeastern Indian subcontinent some time between the 6th and 4th...
, arūpa (a Sanskrit word), refers to formless (perhaps non-physical) or also non-material objects or subjects. Ether
Aether (classical element)
According to ancient and medieval science aether , also spelled æther or ether, is the material that fills the region of the universe above the terrestrial sphere.-Mythological origins:...
(akasha
Akasha
Akasha is the Sanskrit word meaning "aether" in both its elemental and metaphysical senses.-Hinduism:...
in Sanskrit) is somewhat arūpa, while the classical elements are rupa
Rupa
In Hinduism and Buddhism, rūpa generally refers to material objects, particularly in regards to their appearance.-Definition:According to the Monier-Williams Dictionary , rūpa is defined as:...
.