Koshas

Question 0

Pranayama kosha

Answer 0

Life force energy sheath- vital principle. Holds together body and mind. Manifestation of vayu (air)

Question 1

Annamaya kosha

Answer 1

Physical sheath, body, bone, skin, muscle - nourished by food

Question 2

Manomaya kosha

Answer 2

Mamas or mind. Best approximation of a personality/personhood and source of diversity. Is a source of suffering and liberation.

Question 3

Vijnanamaya kosha

Answer 3

Intellect and associated the organs of perception. Knowledge sheath reflected in cit and modification of prakriti. Knowledge is subject to change, insentient, limited,not constantly present.

Question 4

Anandamaya kosha

Answer 4

Natural state, what remains when all else peels away. Ananda, bliss. Supreme bliss is the innermost of all. Our essential nature and essence.

Question 5

Samadhi

Answer 5

Complete oneness or wholeness. State of mind achieved by enlightened masters.