jiva

[ˈdʒiːvə] (JEE-vah)

Definitions

1. noun

In Hinduism and Jainism, the soul or spiritual essence of a living being, believed to be eternal and immortal.

“The jiva is considered to be the individual’s true self, distinct from the physical body.”

Synonyms

  • essence
  • soul
  • spirit

Antonyms

  • body
  • materialism