According to Advaita Vedanta, your true identity is Ātman, the eternal and boundless consciousness. It's not a personal self but the universal reality of Brahman. This core teaching is captured in the phrase, "Aham Brahmāsmi"—I am Brahman. Ātman is defined by three qualities: Sat: Pure existence—you simply are and cannot cease to be. Chit: Pure consciousness—you are inherently aware of your own being. Ananda: Pure bliss—a deep, causeless peace beyond fleeting pleasure. You ar