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PhilosophyLong read4 May 202610 min

The three bodies doctrine: a map of consciousness modern science is redrawing

The ancient Indian concept of the three bodies doctrine, or tri-sharira, posits that the human being consists of a physical body, a subtle body, and a causal body, each corresponding to distinct levels of consciousness. Recent studies in neuroscience and psychology have begun to validate this millennia-old idea, revealing intriguing correlations between the doctrine's principles and modern understandings of brain function, emotional regulation, and the nature of self. By juxtaposing the tri-sharira with contemporary scientific discoveries, researchers are uncovering new insights into the human experience

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