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jivas

|ji-vas|

/ˈdʒiːvəs/

(jiva)

individual soul

Base Form	Plural
jiva	jivas

Etymology

Etymology Information

'jiva' originates from Sanskrit, specifically the word 'jīva', where 'jīva' meant 'living being' or 'life'.

Historical Evolution

'jīva' transformed into the modern English word 'jiva' through transliteration from Sanskrit.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'living being' or 'life', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

in Hinduism and Jainism, a 'jiva' is the immortal essence or soul of a living organism which survives physical death.

In Jain philosophy, jivas are classified into different categories based on their level of consciousness.

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Last updated: 2025/06/25 22:14