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 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractPersonality can be understood not merely as fixed traits or behaviors but as a dynamic process of growing awareness and inner balance that integrates body, mind, and consciousness. Drawing on Indian yogic philosophy—specifically the concepts of Pañca-Kośa (five sheaths), Triguṇa (three qualities), and Antaḥkaraṇa (inner organ)—alongside Western psychology, the work presents yoga as a practical path for personality development and inner transformation.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Cognition Developmental cognitive neuroscience Affective neuroscience Cognitive psychology Cognitive science |
| Key finding | Personality is a growth of awareness and inner balance through body, mind, and consciousness, and yoga offers a practical path for this 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.