Paramatma
(परमात्मा)Literal Meaning
The Supreme Self
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
From 'parama' (supreme, highest) + 'atma' (self/soul) — the ultimate Self that pervades and underlies every individual soul.
Spiritual Insight & Context
Often used interchangeably with Brahman or Ishwara, Paramatma emphasizes the divine as the innermost witness seated within every being's heart, as described in the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads.