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The 5 Sheaths & Their Properties #276
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In tandem with chart #275, here, the five sheaths get taken apart and assigned many of their respective aspects. This benefits the sincere aspirant who intuitively knows that the Atman is beyond all five sheaths, while also allowing this intrepid soul to perceive what each covering contains that can or will either impede him/her along the spiritual path, or assist in reaching the Ultimate Goal of human existence.
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