Eastern Philosophy Terms

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noun In Hindu philosophy, the true self or soul of an individual; the essence of an individual that is beyond the physical body and mind

  • In Hindu philosophy, atman refers to the individual soul or self.
  • Many people believe that atman is the true essence of a person.
  • Yo, bro, have you ever thought about your atman and what it really means?
  • Just as a drop of water merges back into the ocean, the atman merges with the universal consciousness.