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An ahamkara is the identification or attachment of one's ego in Hinduism.

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What are the eight stages of matter that are mentioned in Bhagwadgeeta or Geeta?

Though the Bhagwadgeeta or simply called as Geeta, is a book on philosophy. There are many additions in the book, which can be spotted easily. But then it has two lines to mention about the stages of matter. (7/4). It mentions bhumi, means earth. That means solid. Then aap means, water or liquid. Then you have wayu, that means gas. Then it mentions nala. That means fire (or teja). that means plasma. Then you have Khan, means sky or space. That is plasma only. But then dispersed in the space. Here the temperature is absolutely zero as against that in the stars. Incidently these are called as panchmahabhuta, every where in Hindu mythology. But then Geeta mentions the further three stages. Next is mana or mind. This is related to imotions. Then you have buddhi. This is related to intellectual ability. Then eighth stage of matter is called as ahamkara. That means your ego. Even to day also you have words like 'mana', 'buddi' and 'ahamkara' used in Marathi language, with the same meaning.


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