Atman
deity Hindu single tradition · 1
Atman is described as the eternal Self that resides within every human being. It is considered the same God that exists within the universe. The concept is that "God, the universe, human beings and all else is essentially one thing" and there is a connected oneness where the same God resides within every human being as Atman.
When
- First attested
- 1500 BCE
- Attested period
- -1500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Mentioned in ancient texts such as the Yajurveda.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Brahman
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“In Hinduism, the concept is that "God, the universe, human beings and all else is essentially one thing" and there is a connected oneness where the same God resides within every human being as Atman, the eternal Self.”
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