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The term Sharira (शरीरम्।) refers to the physical body of an individual. According to Ayurveda, physical body is that component of the life, which is limited to this world only i.e mortal component. Although Vedas and other shastras identify various components of one’s life by the term Sharira, Ayurveda sticks only to the gross Sthula Sharira category among [[Sharira Traya (शरीरत्रयम्)|Sharira Trayam]]. Thus, ‘Sharira’ in Ayurveda refers to the material, physical, mortal body which is the seat of life energy or consciousness in this world. It suggests that body which eats, breathes and moves (acts). Other terms like ‘Deha’ (देहः।), ‘Kaya’ (काया।), ‘Vapu’ (वपुः।), 'Kalewaram' (कलेवरम्।) are also used synonymously with ‘Sharira’.   

The term Sharira (शरीरम्।) refers to the physical body of an individual. According to Ayurveda, physical body is that component of the life, which is limited to this world only i.e mortal component. Although Vedas and other shastras identify various components of one’s life by the term Sharira, Ayurveda sticks only to the gross Sthula Sharira category among [[Sharira Traya (शरीरत्रयम्)|Sharira Trayam]]. Thus, ‘Sharira’ in Ayurveda refers to the material, physical, mortal body which is the seat of life energy or consciousness in this world. It denotes the body which eats, breathes and moves (acts). Other terms like ‘Deha’ (देहः।), ‘Kaya’ (काया।), ‘Vapu’ (वपुः।), 'Kalevaram' (कलेवरम्।) are also used interchangeably with ‘Sharira’.   

== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==

== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==

[[Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदः)|Ayurveda]] believes that any [[Purusha (पुरुषः)|Purusha]] (पुरुषः। Human being or Individual) is a life and, this life exists only because of the strong union of  Satva (सत्वम्। Mind), [[Atman (आत्मन्)|Atman]] (आत्मा। Life energy), Indriyani (इन्द्रियाणि।) and Sharira (शरीरम्। Body). Thus, Sharira is one of the 3 vital components for any life to exist. Ayurveda believes that the entire life (Individual) depends and sustains on this union. Thus, the term Sharira can be regarded as the body of an individual which provides seat for life energy and mind. Moreover, this body is that part of individual which is not subtle like mind or consciousness and thus, it is the medium of expression for them as well as the means of taking outside resources like food or medicines, water and breath that is required for survival.   

[[Ayurveda (आयुर्वेदः)|Ayurveda]] believes that, any [[Purusha (पुरुषः)|Purusha]] (पुरुषः। Human being or Individual) is a life and, this life exists only because of the strong union of  [[Manas (मनः)|Satva]] (सत्वम्। Mind), [[Atman (आत्मन्)|Atman]] (आत्मा। Life energy), [[Indriyas (इन्द्रियाणि)|Indriyani]] (इन्द्रियाणि।) and Sharira (शरीरम्। Body). Thus, Sharira is one of the 4 vital components of a union which is integral for existence in this world. The entire life (Individual) depends and sustains on this union. In this union, Sharira can be regarded as the body of an individual which provides seat for life energy, senses and mind. Moreover, this body is such a part of the individual which is not subtle like mind or consciousness. Subsequently it becomes the medium of expression for other components as well as the means of taking outside resources like food or medicines, water and breath that is required for survival.   

== व्युत्पत्तिः ॥ Etymology ==

== व्युत्पत्तिः ॥ Etymology ==