Arrange the following sheaths of personality from lower order to higher order :

1.Anandmaya Kosh (Blissful Sheath)

2.Pranmaya Kosh (Vital Sheath)

3.Annamay Kosh (Physical Sheath)

4.Vijnanmaya Kosh (Intellect Sheath)

5.Manomaya Kosh (Mental Sheath)

A5, 4, 3, 2, 1

B3, 2, 5, 4, 1 ✓ Correct

C2, 5, 4, 3, 1

D5, 4, 1, 3, 2

Correct answer: (B) 3, 2, 5, 4, 1

Explanation

From lower to higher the sheaths run Annamaya, Pranamaya, Manomaya, Vijnanamaya and Anandamaya.

Annamaya kosha, the physical body sustained by food, is the outermost and lowest sheath.

Pranamaya kosha, the sheath of vital energy or breath, lies just above the physical.

Manomaya kosha is the mental sheath of thought and emotion, coming next in the order.

Vijnanamaya kosha, the sheath of intellect and discrimination, precedes the innermost layer.

Anandamaya kosha, the sheath of bliss, is the highest, a concept drawn from the Taittiriya Upanishad.

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