ATMAN

Atman refers to an individuals ‘eternal self’ and is reflection of the Brahman, the ultimate force. It is the part of individual that is from Brahman. (Dixon, J 2002)  It indicates an individuals ‘true self’ or ‘essence’ which underlies their existence. (BBC, 2015) The Atman refers to the spiritual self rather than a physical self. However the Atman is trapped within physical existence.  Atman is the eternal self which underlies consciousness. For a Hindu, the goal of life is to free the Atman and impurities of worldly existence so that its might return to Brahman.