Cosmic Man
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In Jungian
theory, the Cosmic Man is an archetypical figure that appears in creation myths of a wide variety of mythology. Generally he is described as helpful or positive, and is also frequently the physical basis of the world, such that after death parts of his body became physical parts of the universe. He also represents the oneness of human existence, or the universe.
For example, in Chinese legend, Pangu
is thought to have given the natural features of the Earth their form, and when he died his body became the Sacred Mountains of China
. The Persian equivalent, Gayomart, released semen when he died, out of which came the first human couple.
In some Jewish legends, Adam was created from dust from the four corners of the Earth, and, when bent down, his head was the East and his feet the West. In another legend, he contained the soul of everybody who would ever be born. In the teachings of Kabbalah
, such a primordial man is referred to as Adam Kadmon
. In Indian mythology, Purusha
is a similar figure, who is considered the part of the individual which is immortal.
In many myths, the Cosmic Man is not just the beginning but also the final goal of life or creation. This is not necessarily a physical event, but may refer to the identification of the conscious ego with the self
.
In the religious sciences of Islam, a more detailed explanation is furnished. The Cosmic Man originally refers to Adam, the original and the first perfect man (Perfect Man). According to the sciences, Adam was a Cosmic Being because, aside from an all-embracing power over the entire Cosmos, Adam also enjoyed the most privileged spiritual, imaginal and physical state(s) determined for a human being.
In the more modern interpretations, Cosmic Man is seen as an awaited Leader who is to appear at "the end of time" to establish a Golden Age or the Cosmic age of earth.
This awaited leaders light, or more properly, the light of all such Cosmic men, being none other than the original Light of Prophet Muhammad.
Carl Jung
Carl Gustav Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist and the founder of Analytical Psychology. Jung is considered the first modern psychiatrist to view the human psyche as "by nature religious" and make it the focus of exploration. Jung is one of the best known researchers in the field of dream analysis and...
theory, the Cosmic Man is an archetypical figure that appears in creation myths of a wide variety of mythology. Generally he is described as helpful or positive, and is also frequently the physical basis of the world, such that after death parts of his body became physical parts of the universe. He also represents the oneness of human existence, or the universe.
For example, in Chinese legend, Pangu
Pangu
Pangu was the first living being and the creator of all in Chinese mythology.- The Pangu legend:...
is thought to have given the natural features of the Earth their form, and when he died his body became the Sacred Mountains of China
Sacred Mountains of China
The Sacred Mountains of China are divided into two groups, one associated with Taoism and the other with Buddhism. The group associated with Taoism is known as the Five Great Mountains , whereas the group associated with Buddhism is referred to as the Four Sacred Mountains of Buddhism .The sacred...
. The Persian equivalent, Gayomart, released semen when he died, out of which came the first human couple.
In some Jewish legends, Adam was created from dust from the four corners of the Earth, and, when bent down, his head was the East and his feet the West. In another legend, he contained the soul of everybody who would ever be born. In the teachings of Kabbalah
Kabbalah
Kabbalah/Kabala is a discipline and school of thought concerned with the esoteric aspect of Rabbinic Judaism. It was systematized in 11th-13th century Hachmei Provence and Spain, and again after the Expulsion from Spain, in 16th century Ottoman Palestine...
, such a primordial man is referred to as Adam Kadmon
Adam Kadmon
In the religious writings of Kabbalah, Adam Kadmon is a phrase meaning "Primal Man". The oldest rabbinical source for the term "Adam ha-Ḳadmoni" is Num. R. x., where Adam is styled, not as usually, "Ha-Rishon" , "Ha-Kadmoni" ....
. In Indian mythology, Purusha
Purusha
In some lineages of Hinduism, Purusha is the "Self" which pervades the universe. The Vedic divinities are interpretations of the many facets of Purusha...
is a similar figure, who is considered the part of the individual which is immortal.
In many myths, the Cosmic Man is not just the beginning but also the final goal of life or creation. This is not necessarily a physical event, but may refer to the identification of the conscious ego with the self
Self (Jung)
The Self in Jungian theory is one of the archetypes. It signifies the coherent whole, unified consciousness and unconscious of a person - 'the totality of the psyche'. The Self, according to Jung, is realised as the product of individuation, which in Jungian view is the process of integrating one's...
.
In the religious sciences of Islam, a more detailed explanation is furnished. The Cosmic Man originally refers to Adam, the original and the first perfect man (Perfect Man). According to the sciences, Adam was a Cosmic Being because, aside from an all-embracing power over the entire Cosmos, Adam also enjoyed the most privileged spiritual, imaginal and physical state(s) determined for a human being.
In the more modern interpretations, Cosmic Man is seen as an awaited Leader who is to appear at "the end of time" to establish a Golden Age or the Cosmic age of earth.
This awaited leaders light, or more properly, the light of all such Cosmic men, being none other than the original Light of Prophet Muhammad.
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- PanguPanguPangu was the first living being and the creator of all in Chinese mythology.- The Pangu legend:...