DTH IS SEPSRN OF SUBTLE BODY FROM GROSS BDY XX SUBTLE BODY is born of past good actions (Satkarma)

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Bullet Gist – The Subtle Body (Sūkṣma Śarīra)

• Sūkṣma Śarīra is the Subtle Body, distinct from the gross physical body.

• It is composed of the five great elements before grossification (ungrossified Pancha Mahābhūtas).

• It is born of past good actions (Satkarma).

• It is the instrument for experiencing joy, sorrow, and all other inner experiences.

• The Subtle Body consists of 17 components:

  • Five Sense Organs (Jñāna Indriyas) – organs of perception

  • Five Organs of Action (Karma Indriyas) – organs of action

  • Five Prāṇas – vital energies

  • One Mind (Manas)

  • One Intellect (Buddhi)

• These 17 factors together constitute the Subtle Body.

• The Subtle Body controls and animates the gross body.

• Without the Subtle Body, the gross body is lifeless.

• Death is the separation of the Subtle Body from the Gross Body.