in simple translation means “the Male”.
The word actually indicates Lord Vishnu, who is the God among the great Trinity in charge of the care of the created beings. He is supposed to live in the Ocean of Milk, and His consort is Lakshmi, the goddess of Wealth and Prosperity.
Along with the Sri Rudram, it is one of the greatest stotras originating from the Vedas. While the devotees of Rudra [red angry Shiva, associated with wind and storm] are afraid of His anger, and request Him again and again, the devotees of Purusha keep praising him! Describing his various facets, and requesting boons from him!
Though the original Purusha Sukta occurs in Rigveda, it also occurs in Vajaneya Samhita of Shukla Yajur Veda, Taiteeriya Samhita of Krishna Yajurveda, and also with slight differences in Samaveda, as well as Atharvaveda.
Many great sages have given details of how this great Sutra should be used in fire sacrifices, and many sages including the great Sayanacharya have written commentaries on Purusha Suktam.
Purusha in this Suktam is described as a gigantic personality, who is spread everywhere.
Brahma the Creator is supposed to have His huge body...
as a sacrifice, so that He can create the world.
~bron~
Geen opmerkingen:
Een reactie posten