Panchkosha Model
Panchkosha Model
Unleashing the infinite potential in everyone is only possibly by enhancing true “Self-Awareness.” The Panchakosha model enables one to dive deep within oneself to understand and identify with the true purpose of life which gives infinite happiness (Anandamaya Kosha). Purpose driven desires or the intentions and aspirations to achieve great things in life, define the subtle intelligence (Vijnanamaya kosha). The thoughts thus created defines the subtle mind (Manomaya Kosha). The life energy needed for the actions defines the enthusiasm and energy levels (Pranamaya kosha). Finally, the actual work done in the outside world through actions defines the physical body (Annamaya kosha).
- The entire approach is that the energy must flow from the infinite source within from inside to outwards to create large achievements in life, with the right alignment of purpose and intentions to the energy, as described here in detail.
Annamaya Kosha
The Annamaya Kosha is the gross part of the being, where the action organs and the sense organs reside. All our worldly actions happen because of the Annamaya Kosha.
Pranamaya kosha
But any of these actions is not possible, without the inner energy and force that makes life possible. This is a subtle layer of the being called the “Pranamaya kosha” or energy level and has five sub-elements called Prana, Apana, Samana, Vyana & Udana and these are responsible for our inspiration, excretion, digestion, circulation, and expiration respectively.
Manomaya kosha
The subtler layer than this is the “Manomaya kosha” which is where the feelings or thoughts for action arise. This is the layer which controls the body and is the master of the Annamaya kosha.
Vijnanamaya kosha
Deeper than this is the “Vijnanamaya kosha” which is the discrimination agency which controls the mind and directs the mind towards the world in a particular direction.
Anandamaya kosha
The deepest layer within is the “Anandamaya kosha” which is the deepest-seated layer of bliss and happiness and defines the purpose of any individual in this life.
The right approach therefore is to dive deep within and realise the purpose of one’s life and then accordingly direct one’s own intelligence and mind towards the worldly objects to achieve great aspirations and results in the world of work.