BETWEEN MICROCOSM AND MACROCOSM: YOGIC INSIGHTS INTO MAHIMĀ DHARMA’S MYSTICAL COSMOLOGY

Abstract

This article explores the profound metaphysical philosophy of Mahimā Dharma through its distinctive lens on Yogic sādhanā, emphasising the cosmic correlation between the human body (piṇḍa) and the universe (brahmāṇḍa). Drawing from scriptural insights, poetic traditions, and yogic practices, it articulates how spiritual seekers internalise the cosmos through meditative realisation, traversing from physical to transcendental planes of existence. Anchored in the teachings of saints like Bhima Bhoi, the paper examines the journey through six cakras, the symbolic resonance of sacred elements within the body, and the concept of Śunyabrahma, the formless Absolute. By tracing parallels between internal yogic geography and cosmic order, the article provides a holistic synthesis of Indian spiritual philosophy and practical sādhanā, underscoring the unitive experience of divine presence within and beyond. The present article uses qualitative methods to explore the psycho-physiological benefits of these rituals, such as stress reduction and improved social relationships. The study contributes to understanding the integration of spiritual and physical well-being in contemporary health perspectives.