Koshas Flashcards
1
Q
What are Koshas
A
Sheaths of layer
2
Q
How many Koshas are there?
A
There are 5 Pancha Koshas, 5 layers of the body
3
Q
What does Maya mean?
A
Illusion or made of - something appears to be one way, but is really another
4
Q
1st Sheath (Kosha)
A
Annamaya Kosha
5
Q
What does the Annamaya - 1st Sheath Represent?
A
Physical Body - outer most layer
6
Q
2nd Sheath (Kosha)
A
Pranamaya Kosha
7
Q
What does Pranamaya Kosha Represent
A
Energy Body
8
Q
3rd Sheath (Kosha)
A
Manamaya Kosha
9
Q
What does Manamaya Kosha Represent?
A
Mental Body, awareness of thoughts
10
Q
4th Sheath (Kosha)
A
Vijnanamaya Kosha
11
Q
What does Vijnanamaya Kosha represent?
A
Wisdom or Intellect - inner reflection
12
Q
5th Sheath (Kosha)
A
Anandamaya Kosha
13
Q
What does Anandamaya Kosha represent?
A
Bliss
14
Q
What is Atman
A
Self (Soul with god on or w/god)
