Originally posted by TaomanAn excellent summary of our Hindu Philosophy although you have probably relied on Buddhist Philosophy. Not much difference in the thinking of any great "Religion". I use the term Religion with great apprehension and dislike because of its common association with organised religions,bigotry,superstition etc. But you ,I am sure,get my point.
It could possibly be one of the closest Sanskrit terms, as well as "Brahman/Pramatman", but my understanding of this "great Awareness" does not have a "self" . I believe any "self" (a common understanding of 'atma'😉 arises as a wave arises from the ocean and returns there too. Any sense of "I" or "soul" arises within Awareness.
Where does the wave finish ...[text shortened]... All Good and Complete One.
Cheers rvsakhadeo.
Your name Taoman is indeed a true reflection of your Self.You are already well down the Tao. The Tao of Nirvana.
Best wishes.