Paanchmukhi Ganesha (5 headed Ganesha)
Each head of panchamukha Ganesh symbolizes the Pancha Koshas or five sheaths in the subtle anatomy of human beings. They are the Annamaya, Pranamaya, Manomaya, Vijnanamaya, and Anandamaya.
Annamaya Kosha
This is the food sheath and corresponds roughly to the physical body.
This is the food sheath and corresponds roughly to the physical body.
Pranamaya Kosha
This is the vital energy and it represents the subtle body, nadis, chakras and kundalini.
This is the vital energy and it represents the subtle body, nadis, chakras and kundalini.
Manomaya Kosha
This is the mental sheath which represents the mind and the organs of perception.
This is the mental sheath which represents the mind and the organs of perception.
Vijnanamaya Kosha
This is the wisdom sheath which represents vijnana, or intellect, the talent which discriminates, determines or wills.
This is the wisdom sheath which represents vijnana, or intellect, the talent which discriminates, determines or wills.
Anandamaya Kosha
This is the cosmic bless sheath and represents the eternal center of consciousness.
This is the cosmic bless sheath and represents the eternal center of consciousness.
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