Atman

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Atman: Definition

The real self, the eternal life principle which underlies physical human form.

Importantance

Atman means "self" in Sanskrit.

It is important because without knowledge of ones atman one cannot achieve moksha, the liberation from samsara, the cycle of reincarnation.

Bibliography

History Manual written and composed by Rosie Beniretto and Clay Elliot. --Jhavens 20:08, 28 March 2012 (CDT)Prentiss Havens

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