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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, Keyumars, 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 wherein the first Cosmic Man is identified as
Adam. According to the sciences, Adam is a Cosmic Being because, apart from
having an all-embracing power over the Universe, he also has the most
privileged spiritual rank and status of a human being.
In more recent
elaborations, the Cosmic Man is an awaited Leader who is to destined to appear
in order to establish a new and golden Age on earth for all mankind. The light
of this man, like the light of all Cosmic men, is the original Light of Prophet
Muhammad.
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