atman

The definition of atman means the individual soul or essence, particularly in the Hindu religion.

(noun)

A person who is entirely in touch with her spiritual side is an example of someone deeply connected to her atman.

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See atman in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. the individual soul or ego
  2. the universal soul; source of all individual souls

Origin: Sans ātm, breath, soul, Supreme Spirit < IE *ēt-men, breath > OE æthm, Ger atem

See atman in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Hinduism
  1. The individual soul or essence.
  2. Atman The essence that is eternal, unchanging, and indistinguishable from the essence of the universe.

Origin:

Origin: Sanskrit ātman, breath, spirit

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