How does Hinduism define the soul?
The Soul is the innermost essence, the true existence and identity of a being. Hindus call this subtle, conscious, invisible life-force Atman. Living beings possess consciousness due to the presence of the soul in their bodies. The Soul is not to be confused with body or mind. In fact, the soul manifests itself as the energy or the life-giving force of the body. The human soul is called Jivatma or “Self”. Life starts when a soul enters the body. The human body perishes but the soul is immortal. 11. What is the source or origin of the soul? God, also called the Supreme Soul, is the source and origin of the soul. If the soul is the energy that runs the body . God is the total sum of that energy. If God is the fire, an individual soul is its tiny spark. Since the soul is a fraction of God, all living beings are His manifestations. That is why Hindus see divinity in every living thing. 12. What is Karma? In Hinduism, Karma refers to God’s cosmic law of cause and effect; every action has it
