Pañća

Pañća

the number ''5''.

the number ”5”. container. Yoga generally distinguishes ”five envelopes” (pancha-kosa ) or ”sheaths” , ”ducts” enveloping the Self (atman). The gross body (sthula sharira), that is to say the physical body, contains just one envelope

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