Overview
The concept of Atman is central to Hindu philosophy, particularly in the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. It refers to the individual self or soul, which is considered eternal and unchanging. According to [[hinduism|Hinduism]], the Atman is a part of the ultimate reality, [[brahman|Brahman]]. The concept of Atman has been explored by various philosophers and spiritual leaders, including [[adishankara|Adi Shankara]] and [[ramana-maharshi|Ramana Maharshi]]. The idea of Atman has also been influential in Western philosophy, with thinkers like [[arthur-schopenhauer|Arthur Schopenhauer]] and [[friedrich-nietzsche|Friedrich Nietzsche]] drawing on Hindu concepts in their work. In modern times, the concept of Atman has been explored in various fields, including [[psychology|psychology]] and [[philosophy-of-mind|philosophy of mind]].