VEDANTA FOR BEGINNERS -1.14 & 15. SWAMI SIVANANDA
Friday, June 19, 2020. 1. Introduction - 14 & 15. 14. Sheaths Of The Body & 15.Samadhi : --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. 14. Sheaths Of The Body : Five sheaths are covering the individual soul. They are the Annamaya, Pranamaya, Manomaya, Vijnanamaya and Anandamaya Kosas. The Antahkarana or the internal organ takes four forms, viz., mind, intellect, ego and subconscious mind (Chitta). Ahamkara or the ego has connection with the intellect (Buddhi). Their abode is the Vijnanamaya Kosa. Mind (Manas) has connection with the Chitta. Their abode is the Manomaya Kosa. The light of Surya (sun) brightens the intellect. The heat of Surya gives heat to Prana and thus maintains the heat of the body. Just as the mind is the dividing wall between the soul and the Prana, so also Prana (vital air, energy) is the boundary-wall between the mind and the body. Above the mind is the Buddhi. The Buddhi or intellect is made up o