YOGAPOORNAVIDYA...YOGIC CONCEPT
According to the world Health Organization (WHO) the state of health is define as a state of complete physical, mental, social and spiritual well being and not merely a absence of disease or infirmity.
As per the yogic tradition and Taittiriya Upanishadic priciples, there are five sheaths of exixtence of man. The sheaths are called ‘KOSHA’, which means layers of existence. The five layers (Pancha Kosha) are :
- Annmaya Kosha
- Pranamaya Kosha
- Manomaya Kosha
- Vijnanamaya Kosha
- Anandamaya Kosha
1.Annmaya Kosha (Physical Body)
The first and grossest sheath is the physical frame, which we all are familiar, is called Annamya Kosha. It is the physical body with its biological function and predominantly material needs and wants. This physical body is made of solid matter consisting of Pancha Bhutas, the five elements (earth, water, fire, air and space).
2.Pranamaya Kosha (Pranic Body)
The second subtle sheath (Kosha) is the ‘Pranamaya Kosha’ fratured by the predominance of Prana, the life force. In this sheath, the prana flows through the invisible channels called ‘Nadis’. The vital energy (prana) flows continuously in each and every cell. The balanced flow of prana in right proportion keeps the cells healthy.
3.Manomaya Kosha (Mind Body)
Subtler to the prana is the mind, the thinking aspect Manomaya Kosha. This sheath is the abode of thoughts, emotions, desires, likes and dislikes, etc. conflicts arising in the Manomaya Kosha are called Aadhi (stress). A chronic worry, tension or anxiety, leads to habitual imbalances at Manomaya Kosha. This over a period of time percolates into the Pranamaya Kosha and settles in one organ of the Annamaya Kosha manifesting as psychosomatic disorders.
4. Vijnanamaya Kosha (Intellect Body)
Vijnanamaya Kosha is the sheath of knowledge and wisdom. It is the discrimination faculty of the mind. This is the concept library that guides the Manomaya Kosha. This ‘conscience’, which is highly evolved in human beings, differentiates man from animals. This sheath is firm and there is no waver.
5.Anandamay Kosha
In Anandamay Kosha, the subtlest sheath of the human existences, the person is established in internal bliss. This forms the basic stuff and core of every individual. This is alertful inner silence. Every one touches this state whenever he is happy. A yogi is a person whocan dwell in that state of Anandamaya Kosha without an object, for example good music for the ears, to reach this deep silence.
Principles of Yogic Management
We have already seen the five Koshas. Among the five Koshas, Annamya is grossest one. All the other Koshas are subtler in their sequence and the Anandamaya Kosha is the subtlest one. An individual needs proper balance of all the five Kosha to be in a state of complete heath.
According to the principles of yogic management the disturbance occurs in the Manomaya Kosha (mental body) due to the interaction with the world. This disturbance in Manomaya Kosha is called Adhi (strees0. this stress disturbs the balance of prana in the Pranamaya Kosha (pranic body) and finally manifest as a disease in the Annamaya Kosha, the physical body. Due to this ailment the individual become unhappy and low in the intellectual caliber. Thus he become completely ill health and imbalance in all the five layers to existence.
Yogic management providers various techniques to bring back the balance of each Kosha. The techniques are as follows:
1. Annamya Kosha - Asanas, Kriyas, Diet & Relaxation
2. Pranamaya Kosha - Pranayama practices
3. Manomaya Kosha - Meditation and devotional sessions
4. Vijnanamaya Kosha - National correction through counseling
5. Anandamaya Kosha - Practice of joy in all circumstance and work in relaxation (Karma Yoga)
The integrated approach of yoga uses Asanas, Kriyas, and yogic deit that belongs to Annamaya Kosha, Pranamaya for Pranamaya Kosha, meditation and devetional session that belongs to manomaya Kosha, notional correction to get the right understanding of the purpose and priorities, at Vijnanamay Kosha, working in relaxation and living the life in fullness and bliss under all circumstances at the Anandamaya Kosha level. Using of all these practices is essential t bring abouttotal cure of a stress-induced ailment. Thus, by these yogic techniques, can bring health, harmony and peace to the suffering humanity.
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