The conception of man according to Hindu philosophy as established in the Vedas and the Upanishads. The purusha is a cosmic figure who represents human consciousness and is posited opposite prakriti (nature). The four castes of Hindu society are believed to have been created through the primordial sacrifice of purusha.
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ChicagoImpart Encyclopedia of Art. "Purusha." Last updated February 17, 2026. https://imp-art.org/definitions/purusha/.
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HarvardImpart Encyclopedia of Art (2026) Purusha. Available at: https://imp-art.org/definitions/purusha/ (Accessed: 3 March 2026).
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