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link between (he individual and universal mind. Inner knowledge comes astral and etheric counterpart of the

physical body. It has almost the same shape and dimensions as its flesh and blood vehicle, although it is capable

of expansion and contraction. It has been said in the Taittiriya Upanishad (Brahmandavalli:2): to the consciousmind from this level. When this sheath is awakened, one begins to experience life at an intuitive level, to see the underlying

reality behind outer appearances. This leads to wisdom.

The fifth sheath is anandamaya kosha, the level of bliss and beatitude. This is the causal or transcendental

body, the abode of the most subtle prana.