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divisions-thought, speech and muscular activity. Between the domain of leśyā and the field of action there are two intermediate communicators, viz. endocrine system and nervous system'
The living organism
Psyche or soul
Karma śarīra, taijasa śarīra
Psychic radiations
Kasāya
Adhyavasāya
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Citta
Knowledge
Leśyā Emotional flow Endocrine system
Nervous systeme
Field of action
Thought-speech-bodily movements
Functions of Leśyā
Basically leśyā acts as a liaison between the spiritual self and the physical self of a living organism. It is the built-in mechanism within the organism through which the spiritual self can exercise its power and authority and control the
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