Consciousness, Mind (Manas), and Sustainable Development: An Integrative Philosophical Framework Based on Guru’s Darsana
The Voice of Creative Research April 30, 2026 DOI: 10.53032/tvcr/2026.v8n2.52 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that peace of mind, understood through the philosophical concept of manas as a function of consciousness in Guru's teachings, is a foundational prerequisite for sustainable human development, and that inner well-being and mental clarity are essential to achieving societal, economic, and environmental sustainability as framed by the SDGs. |
Abstract
This article explores the philosophical understanding of manas (mind) as a function of consciousness in the teachings of Guru, and how peace of mind forms a foundational base for sustainable human development. By integrating this metaphysical perspective with contemporary frameworks such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the paper argues that inner well-being and mental clarity are not merely individual psychological states but essential prerequisites for societal, economic, and environmental sustainability.