What is called 'atman' in Indian philosophy?

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Atman is the one that dwells in every living being be it human or animal or beast. The innder self is the same in all beings an this is the crux of the Indian philosophy called Advaita. The word 'advaita' means that without a second. All are equal and none great or small. Everything in this universe is the manifestation of the Supreme atman.