Overview of the attributes of the koshas
| SHARĪRAS
Sheath, Body |
STHŪLA SHARĪRA
Physical Body |
SUKSHMA SHARĪRA
Astral Body |
KARANA SHARĪRA
Causal Body |
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| KOSHA
Body |
Annamaya kosha
|
Prānamaya kosha
|
Manomaya kosha
|
Vigyānamaya kosha
|
Ānandamaya kosha
|
| GUNA
Characteristic, Quality |
Tamas
Inertia, Passivity |
Rajas
Movement, Activity |
Tamas and sattva
Passive knowledge |
Rajas and sattva
Acquisition of knowledge |
Sattva
Intuition, Idea |
| SHAKTI
Power, Energy |
Āvarana shakti
Unconsciousness |
Kriyā shakti
Activity |
Icchā shakti
Willpower |
Gyāna shakti
Intellect |
Bhoga shakti
Joy, pleasure |
| LOKA
Level |
Bhūrloka
|
Bhuvarloka
|
Svarloka
|
Mahārloka
|
Janarloka
|
| TATTVA
Element |
Bhūta tattva
Matter |
Prāna tattva
Vitality |
Karana tattva
Organisational ability |
Aham tattva
Individuality |
Bhoga tattva
Ability to enjoy |
