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Koshas Flashcards

1
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What do “Koshas” translate into?

A

the five sheaths of the human being

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What is Annamaya kosha?

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BODY / food sheath

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What is pranamaya kosha?

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ENERGY / vital sheath

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What is manomaya kosha?

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MIND / mental sheath

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What is Vijnanamaya kosha?

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DISCERNMENT / Intellectual sheath

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WHat is anandamaya kosha?

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BLISS / illuminated sheath

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What are the 5 elements of Annamaya kosha?

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earth/water/fire/air/space

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How is annamaya kosha transcended?

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through asana practice

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What are the 5 organs of action of the pranamaya kosha?

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mouth/hands/feet/rectum/genitals

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What are the 5 organs of mind of the manomaya kosha?

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eyes/nose/ears/tongue/skin

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How is pranamaya kosha transcended?

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Through pranayama. Just switch two letters. WHoaaaa.

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How is manomaya kosha transcended?

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transcend by adhering to the yamas and niyamas; engage in selfless service

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How is vijnanamaya kosha transcended?

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through meditation and studying spiritual texts

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14
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How is annadamaya kosha transcended?

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Through meditation and Samadhi

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Do the koshas end in Samadhi?

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Not directly. If one only stays within the koshas, he/she will still reincarnate until all sheaths are transcended

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16
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Describe annamaya kosha

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Only our skin bag/ physical body and its birth and death. It is made up of digested and transformed food. Any pleasure here lacks longevity.

17
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Describe Pranamaya kosha

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not visible. the layer in which the self is expressed. Related to breath and vitality. Noursihed by food, sunlight, and breath.

18
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Describe manomaya kosha

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A subconscious sheath. The mind receives information and desire begins here. Thoughts, emotions, memories, and imagination are here.

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Describe vijnanamaya kosha.

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contains knowledge/wisdom/ego/and I-AM ness. Innate knowledge of right and wrong. Separates humans from animals. Asking “who am I” after developing self.

20
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Describe anandamaya kosha

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most subtle layer. Latent tendencies and desire here along with soul experiences from previous births. Gives a sense of connectedness to the divine.

21
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What is Atman?

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Inner self or soul. The goal of the koshas–to return to the true self (achieved alongside Samadhi).

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