thāma

Pali glossary

thāma : (m.) strength; power; vigour.

• (1) The concept of 'strength,'
  • (a) physical strength - bodily energy. Also see Thama Balupa Pati - (2).
  • (b) mental strength - intelligence.
  • (c) emotional strength. Also see Thama Mahatta - (c).
  • (d) inherent strength of equilibrium. Also see Thama Zata - (2).
  • (e) strength of mindfulness. Also see Thama Wontu - (d).
  • (s) strength capable of ethical precept (as it can hold precepts).
  • (h) strength of determination. Also see Thama Gata - (1).
  • (z) strength of delusion (wrong conception).
  • (y) strength of the brave (heroic).
• (2) the mind of the region.
• (3) intense effort 'viriya' (excessive and fervent effort). Also see Appatha Ma Ka - see.
• (4) dimension 'magnitude.'
• (5) doing the possible and the impossible, acting with skill and agility.
• (6) severity (arrogance=pride).
• (7) reliance and support (cause, by way of example).
• (8) steadfastness and consistency (not diminishing) as a quality. Also see Thama Gata - (4).
• (9) strength that is steadfast and unyielding. Also see Thama Bawa - (1).