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Rūpa () means "form". As it relates to any kind of basic object, it has more specific meanings in the context of Indic religions.

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  • Definition
  • Hinduism
  • Buddhism
  • ''Rūpa-khandha''
  • Four primary elements
  • Derived matter
  • The ''rupa jhānas''
  • See also
  • Notes
  • References
  • Sources
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Rūpa () means "form". As it relates to any kind of basic object, it has more specific meanings in the context of Indic religions.

==Definition== According to the Monier-Williams Dictionary (2006), rūpa is defined as: ... any outward appearance or phenomenon or colour (often pl.), form, shape, figure RV. &c &c ... to assume a form ; often ifc. = " having the form or appearance or colour of ", " formed or composed of ", " consisting of ", " like to " ....

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