- Annamaya Kosha – The Physical Layer
- “Anna” means food—this sheath is the physical body sustained by food.
- It is tangible, material, and perceivable through the senses.
- Pranamaya Kosha – The Energy Layer
- Composed of prana (life force), this governs breath and vitality.
- Associated with the respiratory and circulatory systems.
- Manomaya Kosha – The Mind Layer
- The mental body, consisting of thoughts, emotions, and sensory processing.
- This sheath is active in cognition, emotions, and reaction.
- Vijnanamaya Kosha – The Wisdom Layer
- The intellect and intuition—our discerning and knowing faculty.
- It allows self-reflection, insight, and deeper understanding.
- Anandamaya Kosha – The Bliss Layer
- The innermost and subtlest layer.
- Source of bliss, peace, and our connection with the universal consciousness.
The Five Koshas Explained
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