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Koshas are invisible philosophical sheaths hiding your soul

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Humans are basically just metaphysical onions. In Vedantic philosophy, the true self is buried under five distinct layers, ranging from the dense physical body to the subtle sheath of bliss. Achieving enlightenment requires peeling back every single layer of your identity until there is nothing left to cry about.

Koshas are invisible philosophical sheaths hiding your soul
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