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Torpor

Pali:
Middha
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Sanskrit:
Middha
Synonyms:
unwieldiness, drowsiness, lethargy
Definition :

"Torpor (Middha): Torpor refers to a state of being drowsy or lethargic, both physically and mentally. In Buddhism, it is considered a negative mental state that can lead to lack of progress in spiritual development and increase suffering.

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