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===Importance in understanding [[Ayurveda]] physiology===
===Importance in understanding [[Ayurveda]] physiology===
The theory of similarity in man and the Universe ([[loka-purusha samya]]) is largely based on the upamana pramana. The [[purusha]] or individual is considered as epitome or miniature of the universe.[Cha.Sa.[[Shareera Sthana]].5/5] The different organs and entities in the human body represent the entities in the universe.[Cha.Sa.[[Shareera Sthana]].4/13] For instance, in a person, [[prithvi]], [[apa]], [[tejas]], [[vayu]], [[akasha]], and brahman are represented in structural form, moisture, heat, vital breath, space, and oneself ([[atman]]), respectively. Similarly, Indra in the universe is represented by ego in the person. Aditya (the sun) is represented in the catabolic processes. Rudra is manifestation of agitation, Soma (the moon) is cheerfulness, Vasu is happiness, Marut (the air) is enthusiasm, Ashwin is lustre, Vishvadeva are sense organs and their objects, darkness is ignorance, light is knowledge.<ref>Purusha Vichaya Sharira [Internet]. Charak Samhita. 2021 [cited 2022 Feb 24]. Available from: https://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/index.php?title=Purusha_Vichaya_Sharira</ref> This relationship between microcosm and macrocosm is best determined by upamana pramana.
The theory of similarity in man and the universe ([[Loka-Purusha Samya]]) is largely based on the upamana pramana. The [[purusha]] or individual is considered as epitome or miniature of the universe.[Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 5/5] The different organs and entities in the human body represent the entities in the universe.[Cha.Sa.[[Sharira Sthana]] 4/13] For instance, in a person, [[prithvi]], [[apa]], [[tejas]], [[vayu]], [[akasha]], and brahman are represented in structural form, moisture, heat, vital breath, space, and oneself ([[atman]]), respectively. Similarly, Indra in the universe is represented by ego in the person. Aditya (the sun) is represented in the catabolic processes. Rudra is manifestation of agitation, Soma (the moon) is cheerfulness, Vasu is happiness, Marut (the air) is enthusiasm, Ashwin is lustre, Vishvadeva are sense organs and their objects, darkness is ignorance, light is knowledge.<ref>Purusha Vichaya Sharira [Internet]. Charak Samhita. 2021 [cited 2022 Feb 24]. Available from: https://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/index.php?title=Purusha_Vichaya_Sharira</ref> This relationship between microcosm and macrocosm is best determined by upamana pramana.
The different theories of transformation and nourishment of tissues (dhatuposhana nyaya) namely ksheeradadhi nyaya, kedarikulya nyaya, khalekapot nyaya are also based on the concept of upamana pramana.[Chakrapani commentary on Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]].28/4]
The different theories of transformation and nourishment of tissues (dhatuposhana nyaya) namely ksheeradadhi nyaya, kedarikulya nyaya, khalekapot nyaya are also based on the concept of upamana pramana.[Chakrapani commentary on Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]].28/4]