Hindu Media WikiOn the Concept of ‘Man’ and ‘Mind’ in the Philosophy of Advaita Vedanta (ripublication.com) Advaita Mind Atman
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The philosophy of Advaita Vedanta concerns itself with the essential natureof man (jiva). Man is a composite of a higher self (atman) and a lower self(anatman). The concept of mind occupies an important place in the lower selfof man. Mind is neither totally like the physical body nor totally unlike it.Being in close proximity with the self (atman), the mind appears to be sentient,shines and acts as an effective instrument of knowledge. While functioning toacquire knowledge, the mind undergoes four important modifications (vrtti)of forms, namely, manas, buddhi, ahamkara and citta.
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