Jiva - Evolution of the jiva: Encyclopedia - JivaIn Hinduism and Jainism, a jiva is the immortal essence of a living being, subject to maya. A jiva that is free of maya, i.e. is not tied to a body or earthly existence in any way, is called ãtmã.
The Vedic concept of jiva is analogous, but by no means identical, to the concept of soul as presented in Abrahamic religions, and the Sanskrit word "jiva" is therefore best left untranslated.
Jiva - Evolution of the jiva.
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