The sophisticated psychological and metaphysical theory of Panchakosha, which models human existence as five distinct layers or sheaths covering the ultimate soul, is formally detailed in which text?

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The Panchakosha theory is a core doctrine of the Taittiriya Upanishad. It outlines five sheaths of human personality: Annamaya (food body), Pranamaya (vital breath body), Manomaya (mind body), Vijnanamaya (intellect body), and Anandamaya (bliss body), serving as a foundational pillar for later Vedanta and Yoga philosophy.

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