mind

By Sandra Corder, Ayurveda Counselor

In the hierarchy of “being”.  At the top, of course are Purusha and Prakruti – one directs existence and the other the creative force of action.  Next is Mahad or Buddhi, which cosmic intelligence, then the Ahamkar, or ego.  At this point in this hierarchy, there is a branching between subtle and gross.  Subtle being Sattva, and gross being Tamas with Rajas sliding between the two.