A practical application to integrate Panchakosha and Trisharira with Ashtanga yoga
1Jayalakshmi B, 2Bhagawan G Kulkarni, 3Prasanna S Mathad, 4Nimesh Sangode and 5Ravi Joshi
1,2,4&5Department of Rachana Sharir, Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research, Vadodara - 391760 (India) Email ID- jaya3328.in@gmail.com 2Email ID- drbgkulkarni@gmail.com 3Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research, Parul University, Vadodara - 391760 (India) Email ID- Prasanna.mathad86177@paruluniversity.ac.in 4Email ID-nimesh.sangode86273@paruluniversity.ac.in 5Email ID-ravi.joshi86140@paruluniversity.ac.in *Corresponding Author: Bhagawan G Kulkarni Principal & Professor, Department of Rachana Sharir, Parul Institute of Ayurved and Research, Vadodara, Gujarat - 391760 (India) Email ID- drbgkulkarni@gmail.com Ph.No - 9480302935
ABSTRACT
Vedic philosophy presents Panchakosha (five sac of spiritual body) and Trisharira (three forms of soul) as frameworks for understanding human existence across physical, energetic, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions. Originating in the Taittiriya Upanishad, Panchakosha comprises Annamaya Kosha, Pranamaya Kosha, Manomaya Kosha Vijnanamaya Kosha and Anandamaya Kosha. Trisharira refers to Sthula, Sukshma and Karana Shariras. These interconnected frameworks provide insights into human wellness and spiritual growth. Ashtanga Yoga serves as a practical method to integrate these layers.