Purusa Hymns

1 Hymns Found in Mandalas: 10

The Purusa hymn describes the cosmic being whose sacrifice created the universe. It explains how all existence, including society itself, arises from one great whole.

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Hymn 10.90

Stanzas: 16

Addressed to: Purusa

Rishi: Others

The profound Purusha Sukta describes the cosmic being, Purusha, whose vast form encompasses and transcends the universe. Through his self-sacrifice, the gods bring forth all creation: the cosmos, animals, sacred texts, the social orders, and the very gods themselves. It's a foundational myth of cosmic origins and order.