Research Paper
The Concept of Loka-PurushaSamya(Macrocosm -Microcosm Continuum) in Vedic Literature
Author: Dr. Rani Singh,, ,
Assistt. Prof. Deptt. ofSiddhantDarshan IMS,BHU
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Abstract
The concept of LokaPurushaSamyais well elaborated in CharakaSamhita of Ayurveda but it is well versed in all the ancient system of knowledge like Veda, UpaniÒhad, GitÁ and philosophical system. They are in similar view that both the man and universe have been evolved from the same cause known as Avyakta / Brahman as in CharakaSamhita. This concept is developed on the basis of the law of uniformity between man and universe as YathÁPindeTathÁBrahmÁ
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established by our ancient sages, means whatsoever is present in Pi
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a (PuruÒa /living being) is also present in the BrahmÁ
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a (cosmos). They were in view that whatever the structure, functions and qualities are presentat large scale in the universe are also present in the man at a small scale. They have regarded the entire nature as their laboratory and observed the creations of the different objects, their qualities, functions and transformation etc.The advantage and importance of this knowledge is, that onthe basis of this concept many universal laws have been evolved to understand the mystery of life.
