Definition

Noun: 1. Liberation from the cycle of rebirth: In Hindu philosophy, moksha (also spelled moksa) refers to the ultimate spiritual goal—the final release or liberation of the soul (atman) from the endless cycle of death and rebirth (samsara). It represents freedom from worldly suffering and the realization of one's unity with the divine or ultimate reality (Brahman).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The sage spent his life in meditation, seeking moksha.
  • In Hinduism, achieving moksha is considered the highest purpose of human life.
  • The concept of moksha is central to several Indian religious traditions.

Advanced Usage

• Attaining moksha: This phrase describes the process or event of achieving liberation.
  • Through selfless action and knowledge, the path to attaining moksha becomes clearer.
• Moksha and samsara: Often discussed as contrasting states—bondage versus liberation.
  • The teachings explore the relationship between moksha and samsara.

Variants and Related Words

• Moksha: The more common transliteration of the Sanskrit term.
• Mukti: A synonym for used in Hindu and Jain traditions, also meaning "release" or "liberation."
• Nirvana: A closely related concept in Buddhism, denoting the extinguishing of desire and suffering, leading to liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

Synonyms

• Emancipation: Freedom from restraint or control, often used in a spiritual context.
• Liberation: The act of being set free, which captures the core meaning of .
• Release: The action of freeing from a constraint, analogous to freedom from .

Related Terms and Concepts

• Samsara: The cycle of rebirth that liberates one from.
• Brahman: The ultimate, impersonal reality or world soul with which the individual soul () unites upon achieving .
• Dharma: Righteous living or duty, which is one of the paths () towards achieving .

Noun

1. (Hinduism) release from the cycle of rebirth