Koshas - root causes of suffering in yogic philosophy
Started on November 21, 2025
| Kosha Sanskrit | Meaning in English |
|---|---|
| Avidya | ignorance |
| Asmita | egoism |
| Raga | attachment |
| Dvesha | aversion |
| Abhinivesha | fear of death |
Insights
2025-12-05: Interesting insight I have is that all Koshas are rooted in fear. The path toward lightening my life, seems to be to work through / let go of / eradicate all my fears. This insight was inspired by this video on ending fear as the path toward awakening.
Related (2026-06-01): Jesus of Nazareth (c.30 CE): "Do not be afraid" (me phobeisthe) is the most frequent command in the Gospel accounts, said more often than any other instruction. The kingdom of God is consistently associated with love, not compliance or fear