ahamkara

/aːhəmˈkɐrə/

Definitions

1. noun

In Hinduism, the ego or individual self, often considered to be a false identification with the body and the source of suffering.

“The yogi’s goal was to transcend ahamkara and achieve a higher state of consciousness.”

Synonyms

  • ego
  • self

Antonyms

  • anatta
  • non-self