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Line 23: − == [[Sharira Sthana]] Chapter 5, Purusha Vichaya Sharira (Chapter on a Detailed Study of the ''Purusha'') == − − === Abstract === − <div style="text-align:justify;"> − − ''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. − </div>
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<big>'''Sharira Sthana Chapter 5. Detailed Study of the Purusha – Holistic human being'''</big>
<big>'''Abstract'''</big>
<div style="text-align:justify;">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 foetus 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. </div>
'''Keywords''': ''Purusha'', man, microcosm, ''loka'', macrocosm, universe, cause of disease and happiness, serenity, path to emancipation.
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=== Introduction ===
=== Introduction ===