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Date Posted: 11:34:14 10/01/06 Sun
Author: m - 7 Sept 2006
Subject: Re: On Bliss
In reply to: m - 7 Sept 2006 's message, "Re: On Bliss" on 11:33:47 10/01/06 Sun


M, this is what I found out.

The physical or gross body is the main gate for approaching the soul; we have to enter by this main gate. This physical body is made up of five material elements and is born of past actions. It has two parts......the grosser part is Annamaya Kosha. (Food Sheath) and the other is Pranamaya Kosha (Vital Air Sheath), Together, they offer gross services to Jivatman. But this physical body does not have its own strength to serve the soul. This strength or energy comes from another body that abides in the physical body. This is Sukshma Sharira (subtle or astral body).

It is because of this prana that we live. The word Prana when roughly translated means energy. We can visualize the existence of a energy-providing layer for all our physical activities. Every physical activity requires energy. We are constantly acting & busy at some level, either body, sense organs or mind.
However much important this kosha is, it is only a kosha, not our real self. The most evident logic against this kosha is that it is 'inert'. It is not something conscious. Prana neither has intelligence or feelings. Moreover, it has to be regulated by a conscious entity. A conscious entity can stop it, regulate it, or redirect it. Prana is directly connected with our mind. The moment mind gets tensed your pranic activity too gets hyper. Deeper breathing, increased heart beats etc. Mind, which appears to be a conscious entity is its master.

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