manas
9.9
Part of the mind that thinks, notices things, and wants
- noun
- /ˈmɑːnəs/
- Formal
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manas
- According to ancient texts, manas plays a crucial role in shaping our desires and thoughts.
Examples
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The teachings suggest that the development of manas is essential for achieving higher states of consciousness.
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The third is called manas, which means memory.
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In Indian philosophy, the concept of manas encompasses the mental processes involved in thinking and perceiving the world.
Synonyms
psyche
vsmanas
108
7.5
The part of a person that controls their thoughts and feelings
is a narrower part of mind focused on thought perception and desire
mental faculty
vsmanas
2
6.1
An ability of the mind like memory or thinking
is a broader controlling part of the mind responsible for thought perception and desire
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word manas comes from an old Indian word meaning 'mind' or 'thought', so in Indian philosophy manas is the mental part that perceives, thinks and feels desire.