The concept of Prakriti and Purusha is one of the most important aspects of Hindu philosophy.... The Prakriti is...the root of all that is ever created or ever occurs in the universe.... Prakriti is itself detached from and independent of everything, all is dependent on it for support... Purusha is...a...witness...of events in this universe. It merely plays the role of a spectator and does not create anything.... It is omnipresent and goes beyond the boundaries of maya (illusion), buddhi (intellect) and the indriyas (senses).... The concept of Ardhanareeshwara best explains the aspects of Prakriti and Purusha. Ardhanareeshwara, the Androgynous One, is an aspect of Lord Shiva, whose form is half man and half woman....