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atma

atma

9.9
The soul of a person that is separate from the body and mind in Hindu belief
  • noun
  • /ˈɑːtmə/
  • Specialized
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  • In Hindu philosophy, the atma is considered the true self, separate from the physical body.

And that living force in Sanskrit, is this the atma or the soul?

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Examples

  • And that living force in Sanskrit, is this the atma or the soul?

  • Similarly, Ramana Maharshi (1972), one of India's greatest saints, taught a method of spiritual practice he called atma vichara, or inquiry into the nature of the unconditioned spiritual Self.

    Academic text (1994)
  • It's very common for people to talk in terms of Atma, Paramatma, Ankara, this one and that one.

  • It's very common for people to talk in terms of Atma, Paramatma, Ankara, this one and that one.

  • For instance, the Arabic word "HUVA," which is close to IHVH, is the 3rd person meaning "he" in English, and ATMA in Hindu, which is a name of the Spirit.

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  • For the one who accepts birth, life, death, and the world as reality, it is impossible to acquire Self-knowledge, Brahma Gnana, or Atma Gnana.

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  • And that's because the energy of Maya has enveloped us, that's shrouded our atma, and we're not able to see clearly.

  • By practicing Yoga (Maha Atma-Vikas-Yoga) with great devotion, one can become a fully developed human being, which is 'MahaDharma.'

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  • Understanding the concept of atma can help individuals on their spiritual journey toward self-realization.

  • Many believe that the atma continues to exist even after the body has passed away.

Synonyms

jiva
vsatma
  • Indian
1 9.9

A living soul that is separate from the body

focuses on the self as separate from body and mind rather than embodied life
anima
vsatma
1 9.7

The soul or life force of a person

is the Hindu philosophical idea of the individual self apart from body and mind
atman
vsatma
  • Specialized
9.9

A true inner self that never ends and is not the physical body

sees the self mainly as separate from body and mind

Surface Forms

atma singular
atmas plural

Etymology

Atma comes from the Sanskrit word ātman, which means 'self' or 'soul'; imagine it as your inner self or the part of you that does not change even when your body and thoughts do. That's why atma is used in Hindu teachings for the true, lasting soul.