Koshas Flashcards
What do “Koshas” translate into?
the five sheaths of the human being
What is Annamaya kosha?
BODY / food sheath
What is pranamaya kosha?
ENERGY / vital sheath
What is manomaya kosha?
MIND / mental sheath
What is Vijnanamaya kosha?
DISCERNMENT / Intellectual sheath
WHat is anandamaya kosha?
BLISS / illuminated sheath
What are the 5 elements of Annamaya kosha?
earth/water/fire/air/space
How is annamaya kosha transcended?
through asana practice
What are the 5 organs of action of the pranamaya kosha?
mouth/hands/feet/rectum/genitals
What are the 5 organs of mind of the manomaya kosha?
eyes/nose/ears/tongue/skin
How is pranamaya kosha transcended?
Through pranayama. Just switch two letters. WHoaaaa.
How is manomaya kosha transcended?
transcend by adhering to the yamas and niyamas; engage in selfless service
How is vijnanamaya kosha transcended?
through meditation and studying spiritual texts
How is annadamaya kosha transcended?
Through meditation and Samadhi
Do the koshas end in Samadhi?
Not directly. If one only stays within the koshas, he/she will still reincarnate until all sheaths are transcended