In Hinduism, it is the soul.
See also:
It is said that there are souls which have survived Kalpa – The cycle of time – to return from Narayana.
-
The mind-born sons of Brahma, whose state of consciousness is summarized by the title Brahma Rishi — those with the Understanding of Brahma.
- Brahma Rishis, in turn, can confer this state of consciousness upon others who prove themselves capable and worthy.
ported