MAN
Man is a word of Prakrit and Apbhransh languages (it is Manas inn Sanskrit). It has been defined as inner soul. It is also synonym with chit. In Sikhism, man (or mann) is a combination of soul and conscious. This man guides man’s actions.
Man is like an intoxicated elephant and
only goad of Guru can give it a new life. (Guru Granth Sahib, p.221)
O man you are light (of God) realise your source (i.e.God).
(Guru Granth Sahib, p.441)
When man is conquered, whole world is conquered.
(Guru Granth Sahib, p.256)
Also see: Aatma, Jiva.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)