A person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action.

आत्मा

English Usage: She wrote in her diary to understand her true self.

Hindi Usage: उसने अपनी डायरी में लिखा ताकि वह अपनी असली आत्मा को समझ सके।

Formed or established by oneself without external approval or authority.

आत्म-निर्मित

English Usage: He claimed to be a self-constituted leader of the group.

Hindi Usage: उसने समूह का आत्म-निर्मित नेता होने का दावा किया।

In a way that does not require or rely on others; independently.

आत्म-निर्भरता से

English Usage: They lived self-sufficiently, growing their own food.

Hindi Usage: वे आत्म-निर्भरता से रहते थे, अपनी खुद की फसल उगाते थे।