What was the goal that the ancient philosopher-scientists had in mind when they were constructing the microcosmic model? The answer: the amplification of the glory of the supremely intelligent conscious personality who is also of the most gracious nature. It is this philosophy that highlights the nature-animating role of the supreme purusa that permeates the entirety of the Vedantic and Puranic literature. Srimanta Sankaradeva, one of the champions of this philosophy, endeavored to popularize it among the masses. The path that was suggested by Sankaradeva has a very intimate relationship with the microcosmic basis of the Hindu religion and reflects the objective of the ancient philosopher-scientists.
The main purpose of the microcosmic model is to convey the idea that it is the Lord that is the support of all controlling entities; who is the ultimate cause of the creation, lord of primal matter.
The same central idea is reflected in the writings of Sankaradeva. The reader will realize how precious Sankaradeva is to deciphering Hinduism and comprehending the meaning contained in its primary texts, when he observes how perfectly his teachings and exhortations matches the objective of the ancient scholars who sought to present the conclusions of their philosophico-scientific investigation by utilising the facts contained in the microcosmic model.
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