Human body is composed of five elements- earth,water,fire,air and ether. After body is burnt on average ashes will
weigh about 58 gms. Ashes of trillions of humans is mixed in the sand below your feet and you do not even know it. To live a
life full of satisfaction and joy you have to see that there is total HARMONY.If you are depressed/sad and looking
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- Annamaya Kosha or Food body/Physical
- Pranamaya Kosha or Life body/Energy
- Manomaya Kosha or Mind/Mental
- Vijnannmaya Kosha or knowledge body/Wisdom
- Anandmaya Kosha or God body/Bliss
See the graphic below
Each layer has certain properties and actions and manifestations, in the following sections we shall
briefly discus problems with each Koshas and how they can be broght back in balance to enjoy good lifestyle.It is
also to be emphasised that five layers are interlinked and disturbance in one layer also effects the other to some
extent. All your actions effect these layers, for eg junk food will adversely affect Annamaya Kosha, smoking will
adversely affect Pranamaya Kosha and so on. To have a life of balance all our actions should enrich these five
layers, only then you would enjoy blissful life
Annamaya Kosha or Food body- Its basic personality is Physical. Disturbance in this layer leads to
stress/tension. Remedy is to relax and do asanas.proper exercise and proper diet help to keep this layer in harmony.
During stress body releases harmones and though the stress causing
situation might have been resolved, it takes body upto 24 hours to overcome the effect and return to normal state.
The signs of healthy Annamaya Kosha are fitness, agility, stamina and endurance
Pranamaya Kosha or Life body/Energy- Its basic personality is Life Force, it flows in energy channels or
nadis and the chakras or energy centers in the body. Disturbance in this layer leads to
undue haste/speed. Remedy is to slow down breathe slowly and deeply and practice pranayama so that life force
can flow to all the parts and cells. The signs of healthy development of Pranamaya Kosha are
enthusiasm, ability to use one’s voice effectively, suppleness of body, forcefulness in
personality, perserverance, leadership, discipline, honesty and nobility
Manomaya Kosha or Mind/Mental- Its basic personality is mental activity. Disturbance in this layer leads to
agitation. Remedy is to calm down and practice mediation. For the development of Manomaya Kosha study of good literature
including poems,novels, essays and articles is useful
Vijnannmaya Kosha or knowledge body/Wisdom- Its basic personality is Intellect and emotions.
Whereas at the third level, the mind functions as a stimulus/response mechanism, in the fourth sheath, one is able to
understand and discern. Further, personal understanding permits us to look beyond personal roles and perceive the larger
picture. This is the level of cognition, conditioning or de-conditioning of one’s core beliefs, the most deeply rooted
of which is the ‘I’ concept. In Sanskrit this is referred to as the ‘aham’, from which springs the word ‘ahamkara’.
Little wonder then that this is the seat of the ego. Disturbance in
this layer leads to confusion and imbalance. Remedy is to be balanced and study scriptures and practice bhakti of
almighty
Activities which stimulate this layer include debates, problem-solving, study-techniques,
small research projects, evaluation and appreciation of books, interviewing the eminent
persons, all the activities make you go beyong your tiny self and give opportunity to idenfity
with your fellow beings-your community members, your country and the whole world.
Anandmaya Kosha or God body/Bliss- Its basic personality is bliss. Disturbance in this layer leads to
disharmony in life. Remedy is to be in harmony with nature and with your fellow beings. This is the innermost of the
five sheaths consisting of vasanas or desires. They exist in
subconscious in which we exist during our deep-sleep-state of consciousness. It is
considered blissful, because, whatever be the condition in which we are in our waking and
dream states, once we reach, all of us experience relatively the same undisturbed peace
and bliss due to the cessation of agitations experienced by us in the other two states of
consciousness that are wakefulness and dream. The Bliss Sheath controls the intellectual
Sheath, since the intellect functions under the control and guidance of one’s vasanas.
All such information about life itself is contained in Indian scriptures. If you wish to read more
in greater depth you can have a look at HERE
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