Creation of the Universe
Every wonder how the universe was created? Well, the theory of creation in Ayurveda begins with the most subtle form of pure cosmic consciousness and evolves into the five elements which are the smallest forms of matter (ether, air, fire, water and earth) which are found within ourselves and within nature.
Ayurveda is based on the concept that everything is interrelated and interdependent; we are a microcosm within a macrocosm. According to Ayurveda, each human is a creation of pure cosmic consciousness. Ayurveda recognizes that ultimately all intelligence and wisdom flow from one absolute source Purusha. Purusha is the male energy in the universe and the origin of creation. Purusha is omnipresent and passive. He is the subtle conscious energy that is the foundation for creation and can be found in every cell of every living being. Prakriti is the female energy that created the universe when she embraced Purusha. From their connection Mahat or cosmic intelligence was born. Cosmic intelligence is nature’s wisdom that is found in every individual living cell. Mahat is the reason why seeds germinate and plants grow, flower, fruit and seed again. It is the innate intelligence that directs reproductive organs through pregnancy. It is the guiding force that influences our cells to repair when there is damage.
From Mahat came the cosmic ego, Ahankara. Ahankara gives each individual an awareness and sense of self. It is the feeling I am. From the sense of self we developed our sense organs, organs of action, senses and five elements that make up all matter.
Ayurveda assists humans by instructing us to live in balance according to nature’s laws. Ayurveda is not only a health care system, but an approach to live in tune with the rhythms of nature and within the human existence. From the most abstract transcendental values to the most concrete physiological expressions, Ayurveda is established on the premise that life is an intelligent integration of the four pillars of life: Atman (Soul), Mana (Mind), Indriya (Senses) and Suthula (Body). Ayurveda describes health and wellbeing as the basis to enable us to carry out the four basic goals of human life: Dharma (virtue and spiritual duty), Artha (economic development), Kama (regulated sense enjoyment) and Moksha (liberation).
