Mahat is the first product of the evolution of Prakriti, the undifferentiated matter. It is the principle of intelligence and consciousness, and it is responsible for the creation of the universe.

Buddhi is the intellect, the faculty of discrimination. It is the second product of the evolution of Prakriti, and it is responsible for the creation of the ego.

The three gunas are the basic qualities of Prakriti. Sattva is the quality of goodness, rajas is the quality of passion, and tamas is the quality of darkness.

Mahat is the source of all the mental faculties, including the five senses, the five organs of action, and the mind.

Mahat is responsible for the creation, maintenance, and dissolution of the universe.

The highest principle in Samkhya philosophy is Purusha, the principle of consciousness.

The Atman in Vedanta philosophy is the individual soul, while Mahat is the principle of evolution.

The Brahman in Advaita Vedanta philosophy is the ultimate reality, while Mahat is the principle of evolution.

The Ishvara in Yoga philosophy is the personal god, while Mahat is the principle of evolution.

The Prakriti in Samkhya philosophy is the undifferentiated matter, while Mahat is the principle of evolution.

The Purusha in Samkhya philosophy is the principle of consciousness, while Mahat is the principle of evolution.

The Ahamkara in Samkhya philosophy is the ego, while Mahat is the principle of evolution.

The Manas in Samkhya philosophy is the mind, while Mahat is the principle of evolution.

The Chitta in Samkhya philosophy is the consciousness, while Mahat is the principle of evolution.

The Buddhi in Samkhya philosophy is the intellect, while Mahat is the principle of evolution.