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===Sharira-traya and Panchakoshas===

===Sharira-traya and Panchakoshas===

The Taittiriya Upanishad describes the five [[Pancha Koshas (पञ्चकोशाः)|koshas]], which are also often equated with the three bodies. The three bodies are often equated with the five koshas (sheaths), which cover the [[Atman (आत्मन्)|atman]].  

The Taittiriya Upanishad describes the [[Panchakosha (पञ्चकोशाः)|five koshas]], which are also often equated with the three bodies. The three bodies are often equated with the five koshas (sheaths), which cover the [[Atman (आत्मन्)|atman]].  

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==Three states of consciousness and Turiya==

==States of Consciousness and Turiya==

The [[Mandukya Upanishad]] describes four states of consciousness, namely waking consciousness, dream, and deep sleep, and [[turiya]], the base-consciousness. Waking consciousness, dream, and deep sleep are equated with the three bodies, while turiya is a fourth state, which is equated with atman and purusha.

The Mandukya Upanishad describes the three states of consciousness (Avastha Traya), namely waking consciousness, dream, and deep sleep, and the turiya, which is different from the above three states and is called the base-consciousness. Waking consciousness, dream, and deep sleep are equated with the three bodies, while turiya is a fourth state is equated with [[Atman (आत्मन्)|atman]] and [[Purusha (पुरुषः)|purusha]].  

==References==

==References==

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[[Category:Vedanta]]

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