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ॐ (Om) - The Sacred Syllable in Sanskrit

8/1/2025 · Philosophy

om

Meaning: the sacred syllable, the primordial sound, the cosmic vibration

Om is the most sacred syllable in Sanskrit, representing the primordial sound of the universe and the essence of all mantras. It symbolizes the three states of consciousness and the ultimate reality.

Philosophy
Intermediate

मनस् (Manas) - Mind in Sanskrit

3/15/2024 · Philosophy

मनस्

manas

Meaning: mind, thought, mental faculty

A key concept in Sanskrit philosophy, manas refers to the mind or mental faculty responsible for thought and perception.

Philosophy
Intermediate

बुद्धि (Buddhi) - Intellect in Sanskrit

3/14/2024 · Philosophy

बुद्धि

buddhi

Meaning: intellect, understanding, wisdom

A key concept in Sanskrit philosophy, buddhi refers to the intellect or faculty of discrimination and understanding.

Philosophy
Intermediate

आत्मन् (Ātman) - The Self in Sanskrit

3/13/2024 · Philosophy

आत्मन्

ātman

Meaning: self, soul, inner essence

A foundational concept in Sanskrit philosophy, ātman refers to the true self or soul, distinct from the body and mind.

Philosophy
Intermediate

ब्रह्मन् (Brahman) - The Ultimate Reality in Sanskrit

3/12/2024 · Philosophy

ब्रह्मन्

brahman

Meaning: the ultimate reality, the absolute, the universal spirit

A key concept in Sanskrit philosophy, brahman refers to the ultimate, unchanging reality, beyond the physical world.

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