Exploring Ishwara, Atman, and Brahman in Hindu Thought
Central to Hindu Philosophy: Shad Darshanas are the concepts of Ishwara (God), Atman (Self), and Brahman (Ultimate Reality). Vedanta, for instance, views Brahman as the singular essence of the universe, while Samkhya emphasizes the dualism between Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (matter). Across schools, Atman represents the eternal self, connecting individuals to the divine essence, Ishwara, or universal spirit.