Manas (mind), a controversial
issue in today’s era. There has been a lot of research done over this. In
ancient texts, it has been clearly mentioned about manas, its identity. They
have clearly explained manas (mind) and atma (soul).
Manas is not a physical
object that can be touched or seen with naked eye.
Ayurvedic aspect of
mind is quite broad and is clearly explained by the ancient acharyas. It is the
self-consciousness that resides in the heart. Mind analyses and interacts
between our experiences and inner sub-consciousness.
It is a great
connection among our senses and outer world. If our mind (manas) is distracted
or detached from present scenario, then our senses (eye, ear and nose) do not perform
their functions properly. For example – If we are sad and do not want to get
involved in conversations, then we miss what other persons are saying to us. It
significantly justifies the identity of manas. Without manas, we are nothing
but a dead body.
Manovaha srotas are the
channels by which manas perform its functions. They can be compared with the
nerve fibers which carries signals from brain to the body.
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