In ancient Indian thought, which term names the sensory mind?
AManas
BBuddhi
CPramana
DAtman
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Manas
1. Manas is often understood as the sensory mind.
2. It receives and interprets information from the external senses.
3. Buddhi is the intellect, and pramana means sources of knowledge.
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