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Line 58: − ====Integral Theory==== − The three bodies are a critical component of [[Ken Wilber]]'s Integral Theory. − − ===Ten bodies of Kundalini Yoga=== − Kundalini Yoga as taught by [[Yogi Bhajan]] describes ten spiritual bodies: the physical body, three mental bodies and six energy bodies. There is an 11th embodiment of Parallel Unisonness, which represents the divine sound current and is characterized by a pure state of non-dual consciousness.{{sfn|Bhajan|2003|p=201-203}} − #First Body (Soul Body) - the spark of the infinite at the core − #Second Body (Negative Mind) - the protective and defensive aspect of mind − #Third Body (Positive Mind) - energetic and hopeful projection of mind − #Fourth Body (Neutral Mind) - intuitive, integrates information from the negative and positive minds − #Fifth Body (Physical Body) - the human vehicle on Earth − #Sixth Body (Arcline) - extends from ear to ear, across the hairline and brow. Commonly known as a halo. Woman have a second arcline across the chest. The arcline contains energy imprints of memories. − #Seventh Body (Aura) - an electromagnetic field that surrounds the body; the container of a person's life force. − #Eighth Body (Pranic Body) - connected with the breath, brings the life force and energy in and out of your system. − #Ninth Body (Subtle Body) - gives the subtle perceptual ability to sense the infinite within the physical and material plane. − #Tenth Body (Radiant Body) - gives spiritual royalty and radiance. − − ==Application in Indian philosophy== − − ===Yoga physiology=== − The three bodies are an essential part of the Yoga physiology. Yoga aims at controlling the vital energies of the bodies, thereby attaining [[siddhi]]s (magical powers) and [[moksha]]. − − ===Atma vijnana=== − According to the Advaita Vedanta tradition, knowledge of the "self" or [[Ātman (Hinduism)|atman]] can be gained by [[self-inquiry]], investigating the three bodies, and disidentifying from them. It is a method which is well-known from [[Ramana Maharshi]], but also from [[Nisargadatta Maharaj]] and his teacher [[Siddharameshwar Maharaj]]. − − By subsequently identifying with the three lower bodies, investigating them, and discarding identification with them when it has become clear that they are not the "I", the sense of "I am" beyond knowledge and Ignorance becomes clearly established.{{sfn|Siddharameshwar Maharaj|2009|34-58}} − − In this investigation the three bodies are recognized as not being [[Anatman (Hinduism)|anatman]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Sri Samkara’s Vivekacudamani|author=Sri Candrashekhara Bharati of Srngeri|publisher=Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan|place=Mumbai|page=xxi|url= http://www.bhavans.info/store/bookdetail.asp?bid=364&bauth=Sri+Sankara+Bhagavatpadacarya }}</ref> − − ===Theosophy=== − The later Theosophists speak of seven bodies or levels of existence that include ''Sthula sarira'' and ''[[Linga sarira]]''.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Popular Encyclopedia of Apologetics|author=Ed Hudson|publisher=Harvest House Publishers|page=471|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yipXIHcteRsC&pg=PA471&dq=Sthula+sarira#v=onepage&q=Sthula%20sarira&f=false|isbn=9780736936354|date=2008-05-01}}</ref> − ==References== − <references />
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[[Siddharameshwar Maharaj]], the guru of [[Nisargadatta Maharaj]], discerns four bodies, by including turiya or the "Great-Causal Body"{{sfn|Siddharameshwar Maharaj|2009|p=32}} as a fourth body. Here resides the knowledge of "I am" that cannot be described,{{sfn|Siddharameshwar Maharaj|2009|p=33}} the state before Ignorance and Knowledge, or [[Turiya]] state{{sfn|Siddharameshwar Maharaj|2009|p=32}}
[[Siddharameshwar Maharaj]], the guru of [[Nisargadatta Maharaj]], discerns four bodies, by including turiya or the "Great-Causal Body"{{sfn|Siddharameshwar Maharaj|2009|p=32}} as a fourth body. Here resides the knowledge of "I am" that cannot be described,{{sfn|Siddharameshwar Maharaj|2009|p=33}} the state before Ignorance and Knowledge, or [[Turiya]] state{{sfn|Siddharameshwar Maharaj|2009|p=32}}
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