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atman(Sanskrit: “breath” or “self”) Basic concept in Hindu philosophy, describing that eternal core of the personality that survives death and transmigrates to a new life or is released from the bonds of existence. Atman became a central philosophical concept in the Upanishads. It underlies all aspects of personality, as Brahman underlies the working of the universe. The schools of Samkhya, Yoga, and Vedanta are particularly concerned with atman. See also soul. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Individual personhood is also considered to be illusion, and the aim of spiritual practice is to transcend one's individual ego, or atma, and directly and experientially realize one's true identity as being one with all of existence, as Brahman. Every religious and extant philosophical tradition speaks of this: the Kingdom of God Is within You; the Atma (Self) is Brahma (totality), but the truth is deeply hidden it seems. Perhaps one could also relate this concept to the Hindu belief in the atma (the individual soul) which is a part of Brahrn (the Creator). |
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