The Inner Framework of Personality: Pañca-Kośa, Guṇas, and Antaḥkaraṇa in Dialogue with Cognitive Neuroscience
Anupma Chaandel, Saamdu Chetri
International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research March 16, 2026 DOI: 10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.68876 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Cognition Developmental cognitive neuroscience Affective neuroscience Cognitive psychology Cognitive science Personality development |
| Key points | Proposes that personality is a growth of awareness and inner balance through body, mind, and consciousness, explained via Pañca-Kośa, Triguṇa, and Antaḥkaraṇa, with yoga as a practical path for transformation. |
Abstract
This study explains personality by combining Western psychology and Indian yogic philosophy. It shows that personality is not just traits or behavior but a growth of awareness and inner balance through body, mind, and consciousness: Pañca-Kośa, Triguṇa, and Antaḥkaraṇa. Yoga is presented as a practical path for personality development and inner transformation.