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Pancha Kosha Theory
Taittiriya Upnishads theory of 5 sheaths is basically the interpretation of the existence in the 5 essential sheaths of Kosha. These sheaths are as follows : 1. Annamaya Kosha = Physical sheath

2. Pranamaya Kosha = Vital sheath 3. Manomaya Kosha = Mental sheath

4. Vijyanmay Kosha = Sheath of Knowledge

5. Anandmaya Kosha = Sheath of Bliss

1.Annamaya Kosha
 * This is related with physical existence & this becomes possible through the substance on the food.
 * Physiologically Annamaya Kosha is related with the digestive system of the body.
 * The proper functioning of the digestive system is the basis of not only the good health but longevity also.
 * According to Bhagvat Geeta, food taken affects the body differently as per the quality, quantity & state of the mind as the time of intake.
 * Annamaya Kosha is the important & necessary layer of existence.

2.Pranamaya Kosha
 * This is related with Prana which is the vital force of the body or existence.
 * The physiological system which gives us energy back up is the Pranamaya Kosha.
 * Physiologically Pranamaya Kosha is related directly with the respiratory system, but also Endocrine system of the body.
 * Prana in terms of the air inhaled signify the functioning of the lungs, but also palpitation of the heart & blood circulation.

3.Manomaya Kosha
 * In this kosha inner organs are also interactive & dependant of the former two.
 * This is made up of conscious mind (mana) & memory (chitta).
 * This kosha is the physical existence, mind & functioning of the mind.
 * Due to improper functioning & misbalance of Manomaya Kosha leads to psychological disorders & diseases of the nervous system.

4.Vijyanmay Kosha
 * This is the conscious body which lies deeper than the previously described ones & is also interactive & dependant.
 * This body is responsible for inner growth for ethics & for moral.
 * This sheath is related with the consciousness.
 * Awareness, alertness, activity, proper growth & integrate development are all the proper & nourishing aspects of the manifestation of human consciousness.
 * Vijyan is also related with the knowledge or more accurately knowledge of the reality.
 * Physiologically consciousness is the function of the brain.
 * This sheath is the sheath of intellect encloses the lower bodies with what can be termed 'the super conscious mind' or 'buddhi'(higher intellect).

5.Anandmaya Kosha '''
 * This sheath is related with the bliss or blissful existence.
 * Anand is also equated with the Brahma or supreme reality.
 * Physiologically the balanced contented & unhindered life force & life energy generates happiness which is the basis for physical existence.
 * The level of existence where in we are experincing happiness is called by the 'Upnishads' as 'Anandmaya Kosha'.
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