Wisdom Sheath
The sheath of the intellect (buddhi) located approximately three feet from the physical body, often termed the causal body.
Definition
Vijnanamaya kosha is the sheath made of wisdom, knowledge, and cognition. It is one of the five koshas (sheaths) that envelop the soul in the Vedantic model of the human being.
Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary
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