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Man (Chit, Inner soul)


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)