Significance of Buddhi and Manas
In Hinduism, Buddhi and Manas are foundational concepts representing 'understanding' and 'mind.' In Tibetan Buddhism, these terms are used interchangeably to illustrate aspects of Consciousness, suggesting that Apprehension is not distinct from these faculties. Vedanta distinguishes between the two, with Buddhi signifying intellect and certitude, while Manas relates to mind, desire, and doubt, both contributing to the internal organ鈥檚 functions and the sheath of knowledge. Thus, Buddhi and Manas play integral roles in understanding consciousness in various traditions.
Synonyms: Intellect, Wisdom, Mind, Consciousness, Reason, Understanding, Psyche, Awareness, Cognition
In Dutch: Buddhi en Manas; In Finnish: Buddhi ja Manas; In Spanish: Buddhi y Manas; In German: Buddhi und Manas
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Buddhist concept of 'Buddhi and Manas'
In Buddhism, Buddhi and Manas are interchangeable terms that denote aspects of consciousness, emphasizing that apprehension is integral to these mental faculties rather than a distinct entity.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) Terms used interchangeably to represent aspects of Consciousness, with the argument that Apprehension is not separate from these mental faculties.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Buddhi and Manas'
In Hinduism, Buddhi signifies intellect and certitude, while Manas represents the mind associated with desire and doubt, both integral to understanding consciousness and forming the sheaths of knowledge and mental processes.
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) Buddhi represents certitude, while manas is associated with desire and doubt, both are modes of the internal organ.[2]
From: The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha
(1) Terms for 'understanding' and 'mind' that are foundational concepts in discussions of consciousness.[3]