− | According to '''Sarira Traya''', the '''Doctrine of the Three bodies''' in [[Hinduism]], the human being is composed of three '''sariras''' or "bodies" emanating from Brahman by avidya, "ignorance" or "nescience". They are often equated with the five [[kosha]]s (sheaths), which cover the [[Ātman (Hinduism)|atman]]. The ''Three Bodies Doctrine'' is an essential doctrine in Indian philosophy and religion, especially [[Yoga]], [[Advaita Vedanta]] and [[Tantra]]. | + | According to '''Sharira Traya''', the '''Doctrine of the Three bodies''' in Hinduism, the human being is composed of three '''shariras''' or "bodies" emanating from Brahman by avidya, "ignorance" or "nescience". They are often equated with the five [[Panchakosha (पञ्चकोषाः)|koshas]] (sheaths), which cover the [[Atman (आत्मन्)|atman]]. The ''Three Bodies Doctrine'' is an essential doctrine in Indian philosophy and religion, especially [[Yoga Darshana (योगदर्शनम्)|Yoga]], Advaita Vedanta and Tantra. |