Sanskrit Lexicon
कोश
Kosha
kośa
The precise linguistic root, etymology, and scriptural context of Kosha.
Pronunciation
koh-shah
AEO Summary
Koshas are the five concentric subtle sheaths that veil the pure consciousness of the Atman.
Primary Meanings
- Sheath or layer
- Covering
- Treasury or receptacle
Tradition Context
Vedanta (Taittiriya Upanishad)
The five layers that veil the pure Atman, ranging from the gross physical body to the subtle body of bliss.
Scriptural Usage
Taittiriya Upanishad
"अन्नमयो प्राणमयो मनोमयो विज्ञानमयो आनन्दमयः"
— The sheaths of food, vital air, mind, intellect, and bliss.
Significance: The classical enumeration of the Panchakosha (five sheaths) that map human existence from the most dense to most subtle.
Embody the Word.
Take our Faith Finder quiz to discover the specific daily practices (Sadhana) to bring Kosha to life.
Find My Path