moksha

American  

[mohk-shuh] / ˈmoʊk ʃə /

Or moksa

noun

Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism.

1. freedom from the differentiated, temporal, and mortal world of ordinary experience.

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moksha British  

/ ˈmɒkʃə /

noun

1. Hinduism freedom from the endless cycle of transmigration into a state of bliss

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Etymology

Origin of moksha

First recorded in 1775–85, moksha is from the Sanskrit word mokṣa

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How does moksha compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• moksha vs. nirvana

Example Sentences

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

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

If I had been an Asiatic by birth, I am sure I should have sought to attain moksha, even if it required a lifetime to pass through all the degrees of initiation.

From Mr. Isaacs by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)