Ātman, Jīva, Mahāprāṇa, Prāṇa and Mind Understanding Consciousness, Life and Departure from the Body   Words such as Ātman, jīva, prāṇa, Mahāprāṇa, mind, soul and spirit are frequently used as though they mean the same thing. This creates confusion. A few questions naturally arise: What gives life to the body? Is Ātman a type [...]