The word purusha denotes a holistic human being consisting of soul, senses and psyche. When the atma (soul) enters the physical body made of flesh and blood, it becomes a human being. So, it is the atma which gives life to the physical body. Atma or chetana dhatu (element of consciousness) is important for creation of life. In clinical practice, the physician treats a combination of mind, soul, senses, mahabhuta, intellect and ego. This gives rise to holistic system of medicine. | The word purusha denotes a holistic human being consisting of soul, senses and psyche. When the atma (soul) enters the physical body made of flesh and blood, it becomes a human being. So, it is the atma which gives life to the physical body. Atma or chetana dhatu (element of consciousness) is important for creation of life. In clinical practice, the physician treats a combination of mind, soul, senses, mahabhuta, intellect and ego. This gives rise to holistic system of medicine. |