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    atman
    /ˈɑːtmən/

    noun

    • 1. the spiritual life principle of the universe, especially when regarded as immanent in the individual's real self.

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  3. www.learnreligions.com › what-is-atman-in-hinduismWhat Is Atman in Hinduism? - Learn Religions

    Jun 29, 2019 · Atman is the eternal self, spirit, or essence of an individual in Hinduism. It is related to Brahman, the universal spirit or consciousness, and can achieve liberation through self-knowledge or meditation.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ātman_(Hinduism)Ātman (Hinduism) - Wikipedia

    In Samkhya, the oldest school of Hinduism, Puruṣa, the witness-consciousness, is Atman. It is absolute, independent, free, imperceptible, unknowable through other agencies, above any experience by mind or senses and beyond any words or explanations. It remains pure, "nonattributive consciousness".

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  6. www.britannica.com › topic › atmanAtman | Soul, Self & Brahman | Britannica

    Atman is the universal self in Hinduism, identical with the eternal core of the personality. It is part of the universal brahman, the supreme existence or absolute reality, and can commune or fuse with it.

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  7. library.fiveable.me › introduction-hinduism › atmanAtman - Vocab, Definition, and Must Know Facts - Fiveable

    Definition. Atman refers to the individual self or soul in Hindu philosophy, considered the true essence of a person that is eternal and beyond physical existence. This concept is crucial in understanding the relationship between the individual and the universal spirit, leading to discussions about the nature of reality and liberation.

  8. library.fiveable.me › key-terms › intro-philosophyAtman - Vocab, Definition, and Must Know Facts - Fiveable

    Atman is the concept in Hinduism and other Indian philosophical traditions that refers to the individual's true self, soul, or essence. It is considered the eternal, unchanging spiritual core of a person that is ultimately connected to the universal divine consciousness known as Brahman.

  9. library.fiveable.me › indian-philosophy › atmanAtman - Vocab, Definition, and Must Know Facts - Fiveable

    Definition. Atman refers to the true self or soul in Indian philosophy, considered the essence of individual identity and consciousness. It is central to various philosophical discussions and practices, often understood as the eternal and unchanging aspect of a person that transcends physical existence and connects with the ultimate reality.

  10. www.ananda.org › yogapedia › atmanAtman - What Is Atman? - Definition of the Sanskrit Word

    Learn about the meaning of Atman: spirit or soul; atman is the Supreme Self that is immortal and ever-changeless.