In Sanskrit, "kosha" refers to a "sheath" or "layer" and is a key concept in yogic philosophy. There are five koshas, which are:
* Annamaya kosha (the food sheath): The physical body
* Pranamaya kosha (the energy sheath): The vital life force
* Manomaya kosha (the mental sheath): The mind
* Vijnanamaya kosha (the wisdom sheath): The intellect
* Anandamaya kosha (the bliss sheath): The spiritual essence
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