[Advaita-l] Jiva and Atman

[Jaldhar H. Vyas]

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From: Vishu <vishu at fractalsmiths.com>

Why is there a concept of body (jiva) and atman in the core of
advaita – jivatma is essentially Brahman, right? Would it not suffice to say
the physical body or jiva is manifestation of Brahman? In other words, what
is the significance of saying that there is a body and atman and that atman
is essentially Brahman? Why is there an extra layer of atman?