jiva

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[jee-vuh] / ˈdʒi və /

noun

1. Hinduism. the individual soul, regarded as a particular manifestation of Atman.

2. Also called jivatma.  Jainism.

   1. the individual soul or life monad, compared to a transparent crystal stained by karmic matter with colors, or lesyas, of varying hues.

   2. all such monads collectively, regarded as the animating principle of the universe.

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Etymology

Origin of jiva

1800–10; < Sanskrit: literally, living

Example Sentences

The accompanying rituals help the jiva, or departed soul, move on from this life to a new incarnation.

From Washington Times • Jun. 3, 2017

Avyaktamuktakesa is a periphrasis for jiva; avyaktam aspashtam yathasyattatha muktah bhanti tirohitam nitya-muktatwama sya is the explanation offered.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

And as all Samhitas make similar statements as to the eternity of the soul, the Pañkarâtra doctrine manifestly controverts the view of the essential nature of the jiva being something that originates.

From The Vedanta-Sutras with the Commentary by Ramanuja — Sacred Books of the East, Volume 48 by Thibaut, George

The body with jiva within it is an excellent car.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

There is nothing else called jiva than this body.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan