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 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.68876 via OpenAlex
Summary
Personality is explained by combining Western psychology with Indian yogic philosophy, showing it is not merely traits or behavior but a growth of awareness and inner balance through body, mind, and consciousness. The concepts of Pañca-Kośa, Triguṇa, and Antaḥkaraṇa are used to describe this framework. Yoga is presented as a practical path for personality development and inner transformation.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Personality is a growth of awareness and inner balance through body, mind, and consciousness, as described by Pañca-Kośa, Triguṇa, and Antaḥkaraṇa, with yoga as a practical path for development. |
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.