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Atman
Part of Speech: Noun
Senses:
- (Hinduism, Buddhism) The immortal and eternal self or soul, considered as the essence of an individual.
- (Hinduism) The individual self in contrast to the supreme cosmic self (Brahman).
Usage:
- Hindus and Buddhists believe in the existence of an atman, which is the inner core of every individual.
- In Hindu philosophy, the atman is believed to be identical to Brahman, the universal soul.
Sample Sentences:
- The wise guru taught his disciples about the nature of the atman.
- In order to attain spiritual enlightenment, one must realize the true nature of their atman.
- According to Hindu doctrine, liberation occurs when the individual atman merges with the supreme atman.
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