Category: PhilosophyPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Advanced
আত্মা
/atma/Roman
English meaning: Soul / Self
Definition
In Indian philosophy, the eternal, unchanging self or consciousness within every living being. The Upanishads teach that the individual soul (Atman) is ultimately identical to the universal consciousness (Brahman) — expressed as the mahavakya 'Aham Brahmasmi' (I am Brahman).
Example
“উপনিষদে আত্মা ও ব্রহ্মের একত্বের কথা বলা হয়েছে।”
In English: “The Upanishads speak of the unity of the soul and Brahman.”
Synonyms
- জীবাত্মা
Literary Heritage
“আমার মাথা নত করে দাও হে তোমার চরণ-ধূলার তলে।”
/Amar matha nato kore dao he tomar charan-dhulay tale./
“Bow my head, O Lord, beneath the dust of your feet.”
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- বাংলা
- Bengali
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- Bengali
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