(Lit., person) A term of Samkhya philosophy denoting the Conscious Principle. The universe evolves from the union of Prakriti (Nature) and Purusa. In Vedanta the world also denotes the Soul and the Absolute.

Person; Conscious Being; Conscious--Soul; Soul; essential being supporting the play of prakrti; a Consciousness--or a Conscient--behind, that is the lord, witness, knower, enjoyer, upholder and source of sanction for Nature's works.

human being, person, often used for male or man.