Abstract

Abstract: Term ‘Purusha’ is used for the man in generalized language. But in Indian Scriptures term Puruhsa is used for Brahma. In Ayurveda Purusha is used in context of Soul (Chetna) and the living beings (Shat-dhatuj Purusha and Chaturvinshati-Dhatwatmaka Purusha). In Indian classical text Absolute soul (Chetna). The whole universe is evolved through the Absolute soul (Chetna) either it is living or non-living. Vedanta school of philosophy state absolute soul is the ultimate truth of whole universe and every single particle is the Brahma (Aham Brahma Asmi). Purusha is the field of knowledge (Absolute Soul) and it is the field of treatment (Rashi Purusha). Acharya Charaka explained about Ek-dhatuj Purusha, Shad-Dhatuj Purusha and Chaturvinshati-Dhatwatmaka Purusha. Absolute soul (Purusha) is the supreme power, omnipresent, pervasive, eternal. Knowledge of Purusha (either the soul or living human being) is important not only for the purpose of treatment but it also enlighten us towards the path of salvation which is the final aim of living being.

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