Asat
[ uh-suht ]
/ ˈʌ sʌt /
noun Hinduism.
(in Vedic mythology) the realm of nonexistence, populated by demons.Compare sat2(def 1).
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Example sentences from the Web for asat
Whatever soul creates in dream is our firm belief, but that remains only for a time being (hence it is asat—non-entity).
For simplicity's sake, asat will be translated henceforth by non-existing.
The Vedanta-Sutras with the Commentary by Sankaracarya|Translator: George Thibaut