jiva
Americannoun
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Hinduism. the individual soul, regarded as a particular manifestation of Atman.
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Also called jivatma. Jainism.
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the individual soul or life monad, compared to a transparent crystal stained by karmic matter with colors, or lesyas, of varying hues.
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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
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The accompanying rituals help the jiva, or departed soul, move on from this life to a new incarnation.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 3, 2017
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 Kisari Mohan Ganguli
The body with the soul is said to be the attribute of jiva.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Kisari Mohan Ganguli
This being the case, when jiva which is characterised by attributes, is received into the Universal Soul, and when all its attributes disappear, how can it be the object of mention by differentiation?
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Kisari Mohan Ganguli
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 Kisari Mohan Ganguli
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