often capitalized
1
Hinduism
: the innermost essence of each individual
2
Hinduism
: the supreme universal self : brahma sense 2
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Hindus seek to reveal their atman, which is characterized by an innate state of awareness in which one witnesses the world but does not get embroiled in it.
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Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2022
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Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2022
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“Atman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/atman. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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