Concept Of Manas In Ayurveda Abstract The mana (mind) is the major concept in the learning process and cause of entanglement or attachment (bandha). It is a connection between the soul and sense organs. When the mind is distracted from the five sense organs then no knowledge is gained because the information is not reached to the soul. The mind is a seat for various diseases as well as a seat for happiness and well functioning health. The mind contains