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The term purusha literally means a man, male, human being or a member or representative of a race or generation.<ref>Monier-Williams, Monier-Williams Sanskrit- English Dictionary, 1st edition; Oxford University Press, Purusha, Page 637</ref> This word also represents the soul of the universe.<ref>Monier-Williams, Monier-Williams Sanskrit- English Dictionary, 1st edition; Oxford University Press, Purusha, Page 637</ref> A proper knowledge about all the elements of a particular purusha is very essential for the successful treatment.
The term purusha literally means a man, male, human being or a member or representative of a race or generation.This word also represents the soul of the universe.<ref>Monier-Williams, Monier-Williams Sanskrit- English Dictionary, 1st edition; Oxford University Press, Purusha, Page 637</ref> A proper knowledge about all the elements of a particular purusha is very essential for the successful treatment.
==Etymology and derivation==
==Etymology and derivation==
* Having twenty four elements
* Having twenty four elements
Purusha comprises of twenty four dhatu, i.e. mind, ten indriyas (sensory and motor organs), five objects of sense organs and prakriti (consisting of eight dhatus, viz. five mahabhuta (in their subtle form), ahamkara (ego), mahan (intellect) and avyakta (primordial element) (Cha.Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/17)
Purusha comprises of twenty four dhatu, i.e. mind, ten indriyas (sensory and motor organs), five objects of sense organs and prakriti (consisting of eight dhatu, viz. five mahabhuta (in their subtle form), ahamkara (ego), mahan (intellect) and avyakta (primordial element) (Cha.Sa. [[Sharira Sthana]] 1/17)
==Discussion==
==Discussion==