Cosmic Intelligence
The first expression of creation arising when Prakruti becomes conscious of Consciousness; supreme intelligence that puts everything in its proper place, the collective cellular intelligence.
Mahad — Supreme Creative Intelligence
Mahad is the first expression of creation, arising when Prakruti becomes conscious of Consciousness (Purusha). The meaning of Mahad is supreme intelligence — that which puts everything in its proper place. Mahad has self-awareness and represents the universal principle of intelligence.
Even in a single cell there is intelligence, and each cell has a unique function. Bone cells choose and utilize calcium, magnesium, zinc, and other minerals. Muscle cells choose protein. This right order in the cells is cellular intelligence — that is Mahad. The communication between cells, the flow of intelligence called prana (life force), is the expression of Mahad as collective intelligence.
Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Chapter One: Shad Darshan (Six Philosophies of Life)
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