Tāpatraya refers to the three sources of Tāpa (literally, heat, or suffering) recognised in Hindu philosophy:[1]

  1. Ādhyātmika — the suffering caused by 'internal' factors like diseases[citation needed]
  2. Ādhibhoutika — the suffering caused by physical forces such as earthquakes etc.[citation needed]
  3. Ādhidaivika — the suffering caused by Karmic factors[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Reddy, Srinivas (7 December 2010). The Giver of the Worn Garland KRISHNADEVARAYA'S AMUKTAMALYADA. Penguin UK. ISBN 978-81-8475-305-9.