Psychology of the Unconscious / A Study of the Transformations and Symbolisms of the Libido. A Contribution to the History of the Evolution of Thought

by C. G. Jung

Hiding his origin,

Entered this lowly world,

What and who has served him

As a resting-place and a support?”[^[810]]

Rigveda 10: 90, gives answer to these questions. Purusha is the primal being who

“... covered earth on every side and

Spread ten fingers’ breadth beyond.”

One sees that Purusha is a sort of Platonic world soul, who surrounds the world from without. Of Purusha it is said:

“Being born he overtopped the earth

Before, behind, and in all places.”