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==Etymology and derivation== | ==Etymology and derivation== | ||
Purusha is derived from two words. 'Pure shareere' meaning 'inside the body'and 'shete' meaning ' which resides'. So, the word ‘purusha’ means that which resides in body. | Purusha is derived from two words. 'Pure shareere' meaning 'inside the body'and 'shete' meaning ' which resides'. So, the word ‘purusha’ means that which resides in body. [amarakosha] | ||
==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
An aggregate of soul, senses, psyche and sense objects can be considered as purusha in general. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 25/04 | An aggregate of soul, senses, psyche and sense objects can be considered as purusha in general. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 25/04] | ||
==Contextual meanings== | ==Contextual meanings== | ||
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As per the Indian philosophy, all events in the life of person are due to the effect of his own deeds(karma) in this life or in the previous life. [[Ayurveda]] believes that [[rashipurusha]] is responsible for all deeds in his life and has to face the consequences of those deeds. It is also responsible for the (creation/gaining of) knowledge, pleasure, sorrow, and joy. Since purusha refers mainly to living human being, his deeds can also be called as purusha or purushakara because it defines that person. | As per the Indian philosophy, all events in the life of person are due to the effect of his own deeds(karma) in this life or in the previous life. [[Ayurveda]] believes that [[rashipurusha]] is responsible for all deeds in his life and has to face the consequences of those deeds. It is also responsible for the (creation/gaining of) knowledge, pleasure, sorrow, and joy. Since purusha refers mainly to living human being, his deeds can also be called as purusha or purushakara because it defines that person. | ||
Purusha without a beginning, doesnot have an end. But the purusha with a beginning is ephemeral. | Purusha without a beginning, doesnot have an end. But the purusha with a beginning is ephemeral.[Cha.Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 01/059] The eternal purusha can be considered as the absolute soul and that with a beginning and end suggests the combination of soul with other elements. | ||
==Importance of Knowledge of Purusha== | ==Importance of Knowledge of Purusha== | ||