Katidhapurusha Sharira: Difference between revisions

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Agnivesha requested Punarvasu to explain the following:  
Agnivesha requested Punarvasu to explain the following:  


# What are the divisions of the purusha according to the division of the dhatus (elements)?
# What are the divisions of the purusha according to the division of the ''dhatus'' (elements)?
 
# Why is this ''purusha'' considered as the ''karana'' (''karta''/doer)? Is the ''purusha'' considered to be the cause of the body?
 
# What is the origin of purusha?


2. Why is this purusha considered as the karana (karta/doer)? Is the purusha considered to be the cause of the body?
3. What is the origin of purusha?
4. Is the purusha a sentient or an insentient entity?
4. Is the purusha a sentient or an insentient entity?
5. Is the purusha eternal or ephemeral?
5. Is the purusha eternal or ephemeral?