moksha
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of moksha
First recorded in 1775–85, moksha is from the Sanskrit word mokṣa
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Dharma — virtue — is one of the principal goals of Hinduism, along with artha, or success; kama, pleasure; and moksha, or release from the karmic cycle of rebirth.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 25, 2022
I reached Nirvana, achieved moksha, united with Shiva, whatever idea of heaven you want to call it.
From Salon ● Jul. 16, 2022
They are also free to choose among three different paths for achieving moksha.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2012
Vidura said, 'They that are conversant, O monarch, with the religion of moksha cite this as a simile.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
Others reckon the tattvas as seven, as has been said— "The tattvas are jíva, ajíva, ásrava, bandha, saṃvara, nirjará, and moksha."
From The Sarva-Darsana-Samgraha Review of the Different Systems of Hindu Philosophy by Acharya, Madhava
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