Tattva Bhoda -6

Śarīratrayam (The three bodies) What is Atma? The principle of Neti Neti The gross, subtle and the causal – other than these 3 bodies; Beyond the five sheaths; The Witness of the three states of consciousness; Of the nature of Existence-Knowledge-Bliss. What is Gross Body? That which is made up of the 5 great elements that have undergone the process of Grossification; born as a result of good actions of the past for experiences such as joy, sorrow, etc. –the counter to experience these. The six modifications that body undergoes. Asti (Existence): This is confirmed by the ‘presence’ in the womb. ii) Jayate (Birth): The child emerges into the outer world. iii) Vardhate (Growth): With nourishment and Prana the body grows to maturity. iv) Viparinamate (Maturity): It becomes an adult body. v) Apakshiyate (Decay): The withdrawal phase begins (hair greys, sight weakens,etc) vi) Vinashyati (Death): The elements return to where they came from