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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.[Cha.Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] | Purusha without a beginning, doesnot have an end. But the purusha with a beginning is ephemeral.[Cha.Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/59] 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== | ||