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Manas
मनस्नपुंसकलिङ्ग (neuter) · मन् धातु (man — to think, reflect) + असुन् प्रत्यय
manas
Mind and Psychology
The mind as an instrument of knowledge and perception
Manas is the mind in its most subtle aspect, functioning as a bridge between pure consciousness and the world of objects. It is the instrument of knowledge that processes perceptions, thoughts, and emotions.
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Vishva Vidya (2026). Manas (मनस्). Vishva Vidya — Vedanta. https://vedanta.com.br/en/glossary/manas
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Vishva Vidya. "Manas (मनस्)." Vishva Vidya — Vedanta, January 1, 2026, https://vedanta.com.br/en/glossary/manas.
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Vishva Vidya. "Manas (मनस्)." Vishva Vidya — Vedanta, January 1, 2026. https://vedanta.com.br/en/glossary/manas.
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