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Encyclopedia of Religion entry for

Atma

A term used in Theosophy (q.v.). It is the name given to the Spirit in man. The vehicle of the Spirit is called Buddhi, the Spiritual Soul. Mrs. Besant explains that Atma and Buddhi " are the reflexions in man of the highest planes in the universe." See Annie Besant, Theosophy," in R.S.W.

citations: Encyc. of Rel., Canney

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