Translates to “sheaths,” there are five of them. These are layers around the Ātman, the true self.

Annamaya Kośā
Food sheath (anna). The physical body.

Pranamaya Kośā
Energy sheath (prāṇa). The breath, life force, vital principle.

Manomaya Kośā
Mind sheath (manas). The mind and the five senses.

Vijñānamaya Kośā
Discernment or knowledge sheath (vijñāna).

Anandamaya Kośā
Bliss sheath (ānanda).