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Line 18: − ''Purusha Vichaya'' literally means detailed (or comprehensive) search or analysis of the person (or ''purusha''). While the two preceding chapters explain the developmental phases of an embryo from its inception as a fetus to the growth factors that culminate with the birth of the child, this chapter deals with factors that help transform the child into a fully grown ''purusha''. An important takeaway from this chapter is the view that the ''purusha'' is a microcosm mirroring the universe, or the macrocosm. This is briefly indicated in the preceding chapter ([[Mahatigarbhavakranti Sharira]], verse 13), where it is said that the ''purusha'' epitomizes the universe. All the structural forms that exist in the universe also exist in ''purusha'' and vice-versa. A study of the ''purusha'', in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda], is not simply restricted to studying the physiology of a human being. Rather, the ''purusha'' is said to be formed of the same shad ''dhatu'' (''pancha mahabhuta'', or the five fundamental elements, and the supreme consciousness) that the universe is made of, and thus signifies an interdependence between the microcosm and the macrocosm. The person is also called ''shaddhatuja purusha''. This study underscores [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda Ayurveda]’s premise that a person – or a human being – should not be seen in isolation, but in the context of a harmony between man and the environment. − + + + +
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=== Abstract ===
=== Abstract ===
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'''Keywords''': ''Purusha'', Man, microcosm, ''loka'', macrocosm, universe, cause of disease and happiness, serenity, path to emancipation.
''Purusha Vichaya'' literally means detailed (or comprehensive) search or analysis of the person (or ''purusha''). The preceding two chapters explained the developmental phase of an embryo to fetus and the birth of the child. This chapter deals with factors that help transform the child into a fully grown ''purusha''. An important message from this chapter is the view that the ''purusha'' is a microcosm mirroring the universe, or the macrocosm. This is briefly indicated in the preceding chapter ([[Mahatigarbhavakranti Sharira]], verse 13), where it is said that the ''purusha'' epitomizes the universe. All the structural forms that exist in the universe also exist in ''purusha'' and vice-versa. A study of the ''purusha'' is not simply restricted to exploring the anatomy and physiology of a human being. Rather, the ''purusha'' is said to be formed of the same ''shad dhatu'' (''pancha mahabhuta'', or the five fundamental elements, and the supreme consciousness) that the universe is made of. Thus, it signifies an interdependence between the microcosm and the macrocosm. This study underscores that a person – or a human being – should not be seen in isolation, but in the context of harmony between man and the environment.
'''Keywords''': ''Purusha'', man, microcosm, ''loka'', macrocosm, universe, cause of disease and happiness, serenity, path to emancipation.
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=== Introduction ===
=== Introduction ===
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