The Five Koshas: Understanding the Layers of Your Being
Ancient yogic philosophy views the human being as far more than just a physical body. According to the wisdom of the Taittiriya Upanishad, our existence consists of five interconnected layers or “sheaths” known as the Pancha Koshas (Pancha meaning five and Kosha meaning sheath, covering, or layer). Imagine a bright lamp covered by five translucent…