A REVIEW ON UNIQUE CONCEPT OF AYURVEDA “PURUSHA” AND ITS CLINICAL IMPORTANCE
Abstract
The ayurveda term Purusha mainly described for man or holistic human being, this word further elaborated based on the constitution of individual. Ayurveda mentioned term Purusha for Chetana Dhatu or Atma. The constitutional elements of body gives different types of Purusha thereby diversified Prakriti of human beings. The soul or life elements related to Purusha make us live and ignite flame of life through the circulation of Prana. This life element or soul (Purusha) leaves us at the time of death. The term Purusha forms by the combination of two different words; Pura and Shayana, here Pura referred for body and Shayana used for residing, means elements or soul or internal strength that resides in human body. Purusha also called as Chetana Dhatu since it brings life (Chetana) in elements (Dhatu). This article presents an Ayurveda review on concept of “Purusha” and its clinical importance.
Key-Words: Ayurveda, Purusha, Dhatu, Elements, Soul
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