ALL meanings of jiva
ji·va
J j - noun jiva Hinduism. the individual soul, regarded as a particular manifestation of Atman. 1
- noun jiva Jainism. the individual soul or life monad, compared to a transparent crystal stained by karmic matter with colors, or lesyas, of varying hues. all such monads collectively, regarded as the animating principle of the universe. Also called jivatma, J00/J0069100 jee-vaht-muh, dʒiˈvɑt mə. 1
- noun jiva (in Jainism) All living beings; the essence or soul of such beings. 1