Which of the following best describes atman?
a. It is a person's innermost self or soul.
b. It is the single "world soul" that is the foundation of everything in this universe.
c. It is the personal soul that collects karma.
d. It is the individual soul that earns reward or punishment in the next reincarnation.
a. It is a person's innermost self or soul.
Analysis:
a. Correct. Atman is a person's innermost self or soul. Although it is cosmic, Brahman is present in all people in the form of the atman.
b, c & d. Incorrect. Each person's innermost soul is a part of the one world soul.
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