purusha
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A human being, often a man, in Sanskrit texts
- noun
- /puˈruːʃə/
- Indian
:
hombre
- The villagers gathered to listen to the wise purusha share his knowledge.
Examples
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In ancient texts, the purusha is often described as the cosmic being.
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In Sanskrit, purusha can refer to any human being, not just a man.
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The purusha represents the ideal man in many texts.
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What does purusha mean in the context of yoga?
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In Indian philosophy, the concept of purusha refers to the cosmic man representing the universal spirit.
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The teachings in the Upanishads emphasize understanding one's true self as purusha beyond the physical form.
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In Hindu texts, purusha is described as the eternal essence that connects all living beings.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Purusha is an old Sanskrit word meaning 'person' or 'man'. A helpful way to remember it is that it sounds like English 'person', so purusha often simply means a human being.
