The concept of the “Self” (Atman) is important to the development of Hinduism,especially from the Upaniṣad and the Gītā. Using any material from the
course(readings, lectures, textbook, podcasts, etc.) discuss what your understanding of thisconcept is. You can choose to discuss its historical development
for example; or you maychoose to discuss its symbolic, social, or spiritual significance within the tradition. Useconcrete examples when answering the
question. This means that you must makereference to at least one primary source (Veda, Upanisad, Epic, or Purana) and at leasttwo references to the
concept of Self discussed in your textbook. You could,furthermore, also make reference to the Mahabharata podcast dealing with the story ofJaratkaru since
his conflict with his ancestors in part has to do with different concepts ofthe Self.
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