Significance of Potential form
In Yoga, Potential form describes the universe's pre-evolution state, featuring balanced gunas. In Vedanta, it signifies the inherent potential within a cause, from which effects arise, exemplified by clay transforming into a pot. Both perspectives illustrate the idea of latent possibilities awaiting manifestation.
Synonyms: Potentiality, Latent form, Possibility, Capability, Capacity
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Hindu concept of 'Potential form'
In Hinduism, the Potential form signifies the inherent capability within a cause to produce an effect, exemplified by clay becoming a pot, and represents the universe's pre-evolutionary stage, characterized by balanced gunas.
From: Yoga-sutras (Vedanta Commentaries)
(1) The stage of the universe before it begins to evolve, where the gunas are in a balanced state.[2]
From: Mandukya Upanishad (Gaudapa Karika and Shankara Bhashya)
(1) The intrinsic potential within a cause, from which an effect can manifest, as illustrated by the example of clay manifesting as a pot.[3]