Wednesday, April 20, 2011

The 5 Koshas (Levels of manifestation of the embodied soul)

The two higher are:

1) The Intelligence sheath or Vijnanamaya Kosha. Consists of the intellect (Buddhi) and the 5 sense organs in the cognitive aspect

2) The Bliss sheath or Anandamaya Kosha. Consists of the seed states of these.

Lower ones:

3) Physical sheath or Annamaya Kosha. Consists of the 5 elements. The gross aspect of the physical body.

4) The Pranic sheath or Pranayama Kosha. Consists of the 5 motor organs and the 5 pranas, as well as the subtle or energetic side of the physical body.

5) The Mental sheath or Manomaya Kosha. Consists of the mind and the 5 sense organs.

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