Abstract

LOKA–PURUSHA SAMYA: UNDERSTANDING THE MICROCOSMIC HUMAN IN THE MACROCOSMIC UNIVERSE

Dr. Charu Baliyan*, Dr. Aparna Raj*, Dr. M. B. Gaur

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Abstract

Man is miniature of this huge universe. He is a tiny representative of this nature in which we live. According to Charaka- Purushoayam Lok Samhitah states that whatever in man (microcosm) that is in Lok (macrocosm). All the things in universe are present in human body in form or the other. This universe (external environment) is maintained by three factors i.e. air, sun and moon. Just like universe, our body is also maintained by three humours i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Moreover, Doshas, Dhatus and Malas are basics of our body. So, in Ayurveda homeostasis can be understood as the equilibrium state of Doshas, Dhatus and Malas which represents our internal environment.[1] In this article, an attempt is made to review Lok-PurushSamya Siddhanta and to understand its importance in maintaining internal environment (homeostasis).[2]

Keywords: Loka purusha samanya, dhathu, Ayurveda.