Dharma and the Cosmic Body: A Path to Liberation
**Dharma and the Cosmic Body: A Path to Liberation** **Synopsis:** Dharma, the moral and ethical duty, is intrinsically tied to one's Varna, or societal role, which in turn is a reflection of the cosmic order. This cosmic order is symbolized by the Virata Purusha, the universal form of the Supreme Being. By recognizing our position within this divine body and acting accordingly, we align with the cosmic function, leading us toward liberation. The Vedas describe the Purusha as the universal being from whom all creation emerges. In the *Purusha Sukta* of the Rigveda, it is stated, *"Sahasraśīrṣā puruṣaḥ sahasrākṣaḥ sahasrapāt, sa bhūmiṁ viśvato vṛtvātyatiṣṭaddaśāṅgulam"* (Rigveda 10.90.1), meaning the Purusha has a thousand heads, eyes, and feet, encompassing the entire universe. Each part of this body symbolizes a function within the cosmos, and every being is a cell within this divine structure. The Brahmanas, as the head, embody knowledge and wisdom; the Kshatriyas, as