koshas – 5 layers or sheaths of a human being that permeate one another, the 3 in-between the physical or gross body are considered subtle bodies and the highest or casual body is the veil around our true soul.
From outer to inner – Annamaya (physical or food sheath), Pranamaya (vital energy sheath) ,Manomaya (mental sheath), Vijnanamaya (wisdom sheath), Anandamaya (bliss sheath)
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