Antahkaran is the inner instrument, through which one experiences the world. It is made up of four parts: mind, intellect, consciousness and ego.

• Mind is manas and it is constantly engaged with one’s thoughts, attachments and impressions.
• Intellect is buddhi and it is the discriminating faculty that helps in understanding and making decisions.
• Consciousness is Chit and it is the inner awareness that enables the soul to experience the world.
• Ego is ahankara and it is the sense of Me, I and the feeling of being separate. Continue reading →