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1. Hinduism

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   Brahman and Atman
   At the philosophical apex of many traditions, particularly the Upanishads, is the concept of ultimate reality.
   Brahman is the supreme, impersonal, infinite, and eternal spirit that is the source and sustainer of the universe. It is often described as Sat-Chit-Ananda (Existence-Consciousness-Bliss). Atman is the individual soul or self. The realization that Atman is identical to Brahman ($\text{Atman} = \text{Brahman}$) is the ultimate spiritual insight, often summarized in the formula: