niryana

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Buddhist concept of liberation: "Niryana" (also spelled "nirvana") refers to the ultimate state of liberation from suffering, desire, and the cycle of rebirth (samsara) in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. It is the extinguishing of the ego and worldly attachments, leading to perfect peace and enlightenment.

Usage Examples

• (The monk reached the state of liberation from suffering.)
• (The ultimate aim of Buddhist discipline.)

Advanced Usage

• "to attain niryana": to reach the state of complete liberation.

  • The enlightened being is said to have attained niryana upon death. (The individual has achieved final release from the cycle of rebirth.)

• "niryana as a metaphor": used in secular contexts to describe a state of perfect calm or bliss.

  • After finishing her final exams, she felt a sense of niryana. (A feeling of profound relief and peace.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nirvana (n): the more common spelling of the same term.

  • The concept of nirvana is central to Buddhist philosophy. (The state of liberation is a key idea in Buddhism.)

• Nirvanic (adj): relating to or characteristic of nirvana.

  • The meditator experienced a nirvanic state of bliss. (A state resembling the peace of nirvana.)

Synonyms

• Liberation: the act of being set free from confinement or bondage.
• Enlightenment: the state of having spiritual knowledge or insight.
• Bliss: perfect happiness; great joy.

Related Idioms

• Nirvana-like peace: a state of extreme tranquility.
  • The garden offered a nirvana-like peace away from the city noise. (A very peaceful, calming environment.)

Word Origin

• Sanskrit: "Niryana" derives from the Sanskrit word "nirvāṇa" (निर्वाण), meaning "blown out" or "extinguished," as of a candle or fire, symbolizing the extinction of desire and suffering.