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The Five Koshas Explained

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  1. 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.

     

  2. Pranamaya Kosha – The Energy Layer
    • Composed of prana (life force), this governs breath and vitality.
    • Associated with the respiratory and circulatory systems.

     

  3. Manomaya Kosha – The Mind Layer
    • The mental body, consisting of thoughts, emotions, and sensory processing.
    • This sheath is active in cognition, emotions, and reaction.

     

  4. Vijnanamaya Kosha – The Wisdom Layer
    • The intellect and intuition—our discerning and knowing faculty.
    • It allows self-reflection, insight, and deeper understanding.

     

  5. Anandamaya Kosha – The Bliss Layer
    • The innermost and subtlest layer.
    • Source of bliss, peace, and our connection with the universal consciousness.
Dr. Gouri  Kumra
Dr. Gouri  Kumra
Dr. Gouri  Kumra is a seasoned Obstetrician–Gynecologist and Infertility Specialist based in Kolkata, with over 40 years of experience in women’s health, reproductive care, and maternal well-being.Dr. Kumra’s practice spans a wide range of services including IVF, IUI, ICSI,Vaginoplasty,Hymenoplasty,Adolescent health, menopause management, lactation counselling etc . Dr Gouri alongside her clinical duties she is actively involved in professional development—attending and speaking at international conferences, conducting observational workshops, and publishing papers in obstetrics and reproductive medicine . Dr.Gouri Kamra is not just a seasoned Medical specialist , As an amid devotee of Maa Kaali she has transformed herself as a divine therapist too .As her contribution to social and cultural upliftment she has developed an Innovative expression model as an Educationist. Therapeutic Art: To encourage children to do maths, art with maths was introduced. Family art was promoted, where the entire family was made to draw a single object and the family was analysed and a psychological bridge was created.The art exhibition ,MAITRI is being organised every year to read into the psychological mind, in form with physics and psychology running in parallel quest. The parents, teachers and An Amid painter herself Dr Kamra had done art and painting workshops with 70 children’s participated in "COLOUR'S of INNOCENCE” and 45 students managed by Theatre Artist Ramanjit & Creative Arts. She is also a founder of “Maitri New Mom School,” a program offering postpartum education and lactation support.

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