In Sāṅkhya philosophy 'mind' (manas) is an evolute of __________
In Sāṅkhya philosophy 'mind' (manas) is an evolute of __________
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- Prakṛti
- Puruṣa
- Three guṇas
- Puruṣa and Prakṛti
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Core of Sāṅkhya philosophy
Sāṅkhya is a dualistic school of Indian philosophy that posits two ultimate realities: Puruṣa (pure consciousness) and Prakṛti (primordial matter/nature).
Step 2: Evolutes of Prakṛti
According to Sāṅkhya, Prakṛti evolves into a hierarchy of tattvas (principles):
- First, Mahat (cosmic intelligence).
- From Mahat arises Ahaṅkāra (ego principle).
- From Ahaṅkāra arises Manas (mind), the five senses, five organs of action, and subtle elements.
Thus, manas is an evolute of Prakṛti, not of Puruṣa (which remains passive and uninvolved).
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