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The pancha kosha model considers the human being to exist on multiple levels at the same time. According to this system of thought, the human being emerges out of “oneness,” forming a sense of self-identity, just like the drop comes out of the ocean and has its outer membrane (anandamaya kosha). Each of the subsequent layers of existence (koshas) then represents the next level of separation, and their energy and vibration slows down and becomes grosser (see below). Note that in the figure below, although each kosha is represented by a separate circle, they are inseparable and completely interdependent, as they all exist at the same place at the same time. If we change something in one kosha, all other koshas also respond to that change.

The five koshas

Our wisdom, the non-judgmental witness, and our intellect manifest through the vijnamaya kosha. As this is a part of conscience in our higher mind, this kosha is responsible for discerning between good and bad, making us the master of our basic instincts, which lie in manomaya kosha. This kosha also represents the chemical activity at the cellular level of various organs in the body and maintains the optimum level of ingredients at tissue and blood level, that is, homeostasis.