Definitions

1. Moksha (Russian: Мо́кша) is a river in Russia, a right tributary of the Oka River.
2. Moksha is the only liberation from saṃsāra. (Web site)
3. Moksha is the last item, and is performed in a fast tempo and here the dancer employs various dance units creating captivating visuals.
4. Moksha is liberation from samsara; individual unites with universal timelessness, ultimate serenity, nirvana.
5. Moksha is freedom from the fettering power of these bonds, which do not cease to exist, but no longer have the power to fetter or bind the soul.

Bhakti

1. It states that one can attain Moksha (salvation) or love of God (bhakti) by performing their duties in an unselfish manner for the pleasure of the Supreme. (Web site)

Pallavi

1. The rhythmic dances are called batu (foundation), pallavi (flowering) and moksha (liberation). (Web site)

Balanced Karma

1. The brahmin must maintain a balanced karma in order to attain moksha.

River

1. Moksha river, c.375 mi (600 km) long, rising NW of Penza, central European Russia, and flowing generally NW into the Oka River.

Closer

1. When we have moksha, we believe that we become closer to god.

Related

1. Erzya is closely related to the Moksha language, but is distinct in both its phonetics and vocabulary.

Russia

1. The Moksha language is spoken mostly in South of the Republic of Mordovia in Russia.

Russian

1. Tsna (Russian: Цна) is a river in Tambov Oblast and Ryazan Oblast of Russia, a left tributary of the Moksha River.

Buddha

1. This is when Gautama became aware of Samsara, Karma, and Moksha and how he became the Buddha.

Right

1. His teaching are known as Dharma Sutra (tipitak) which were very much detailed on what is right & wrong & how to meditate & attain moksha. (Web site)

South India

1. Accordingly, he took the King along with him to South India where both of them carried prolonged meditation and finally achieved Moksha.

Concepts

1. At this time, the combination of the concepts of reincarnation, the innovative one of karma and of moksha, among many others. (Web site)

Death

1. See: death, jivanmukta, moksha, reincarnation, videhamukti.

Birth

1. Moksha: Freedom from birth and death liberation from the bondage of worldly action based on detachment and freedom within oneself.

Faith

1. With faith and sincerity he observed them and had Darshan of Lord Subrahmanya who blessed His devotee with peace, plenty, prosperity and Kaivalya Moksha. (Web site)

Ayyavazhi

1. The followers of Ayyavazhi accept moksha and Dharma concepts.

Self-Realization

1. His teachings were based on the concept of self-realization for ultimate attainment of Moksha. (Web site)

Goal

1. Its goal is to attain Moksha or Nirvana. (Web site)
2. Moksha is the goal of the Ayyavazhi.

Ultimate Goal

1. I believe the ultimate goal of moksha is eternal release from samsara, the "wheel of birth and death," and the concomitant attainment of Supreme Knowledge. (Web site)

Way

1. This was the only way by which Abhimanyu can attain Moksha. (Web site)

Path

1. Such souls are on the path to moksha, striving to remain in the nature of the soul. (Web site)
2. Lord Vishnu commands Periyalwar to teach a king of the Pandya dynasty the path of knowledge to moksha.
3. To lead man to the goal of moksha, Sikhism follows a path of japa and hymns. (Web site)

Brahman

1. The term nirvana was popularized by the Buddha and his followers, as Hindu scriptures generally concentrate instead on the principle of Brahman and Moksha.

Hindu Tradition

1. In Hindu tradition, nirvana (more commonly called moksha) is the reuniting with Brahman, the universal God or universal soul.

Brahmin Caste

1. Moksha: In Hindu tradition, the escape from samsara, which can only be attained by a member of the brahmin caste, with a balanced karma.

Self Realization

1. See: mala, jivanmukti, moksha, pasha, reincarnation, satguru, Self Realization, soul.

Ultimate Aim

1. They believed that the other schools of thought, which pursued moksha(release) as their ultimate aim, were not completely free from desire and selfishness.

God

1. The ātman is dependent on God, while moksha depends on love towards God and on God's grace. (Web site)
2. Moksha, unlike the Buddhist counterpart of nirvana, is union with God.
3. In the liberated state, atman is said to have attained moksha (spiritual perfection) and consequently enjoys union with God. (Web site)

Salvation

1. Karma Yoga is one of the yogas propounded by him as a path to Moksha (salvation).

Life

1. All these scholars were followers of Buddha and all of them considered ' Moksha ' to be the ultimate aim of life. (Web site)
2. Liberation from sentient life; one beatified or liberated; a candidate for Moksha, freedom from flesh and matter, or life on this earth. (Web site)
3. With the cosmic sound of the “Om”, the dance dissolves into nothingness — just like Moksha or the deliverance of the soul in real life.

Inner Peace

1. The title means that his students have faith that the guru can be trusted and will lead them to moksha, enlightenment or inner peace.

Hindus

1. In contrast, most Hindus believe in universal salvation: that all souls will eventually obtain moksha, even if it is after millions of rebirths.

Samadhi

1. The following terms are related to self-realization or atma jnana: moksha (liberation from the cycle of birth and death); samadhi (Supreme or Divine Bliss).

Hinduism

1. In Hinduism and Buddhism, the third eye is a symbol of enlightenment (see moksha and nirvana).
2. In Hinduism, dhyana is considered to be an instrument to gain self knowledge, separating maya from reality to help attain the ultimate goal of Moksha.

Dharma

1. All actions performed by one in the state of Moksha are called Dharma.
2. Hindu epics and the Puranas relate several episodes of the descent of God to Earth in corporeal form to restore dharma in society and guide humans to moksha.
3. Artha measures not only riches but quality of life, providing the personal and social security needed to pursue kama, dharma and moksha.

Attainment

1. It is believed that meditation in Rishikesh brings one closer to attainment of moksha, as does a dip in the holy river that flows through it. (Web site)

Yoga

1. Realization of the goal of Yoga is known as moksha or samadhi. (Web site)
2. The ultimate aim of yoga is supreme, uninterrupted bliss (moksha).

Jnana

1. See: jivanmukti, jnana, kaivalya, moksha, Self Realization, Sivasayujya, videhamukti.

Oneness

1. Moksha is union with this oneness.

Jainism

1. In Hinduism (also in Jainism and Sikhism), the concept of moksha is akin to that of Buddhism's nirvana, as well as Christianity's doctrine of salvation.
2. Liberation from the Wheel of Life in Hinduism and Jainism is achieved with Moksha, much to be desired and is one of the central pursuits.
3. The followers of Jainism firmly reject the Vedas, but strongly adhere to dharma, moksha and nirvana.

Jains

1. All Jains accept that images of Tirthankaras are merely symbolic reminders of the path that they have to take, in order to attain moksha. (Web site)
2. Jains are clear that the Jinas reside in moksha and are completely detached from the world. (Web site)
3. Jains believe all souls are equal because they all possess the potential of being liberated and attaining Moksha. (Web site)

Jnana Yoga

1. Thus, he describes Karma yoga as a path to Jnana yoga, with Jnana yoga ultimately leading to a state of Moksha or realisation.
2. Jnana yoga is one path (marga) towards moksha (liberation). (Web site)

Karma

1. It is difficult to identify any universal belief or practice in Hinduism, although prominent themes include: Dharma, Samsara, Karma, and Moksha.
2. Actions do not create karma (good or bad) when performed by an individual in the state of Moksha or liberation.
3. Bhakti yoga is generally considered the easiest of the four general paths to liberation, or moksha (the others being Karma, Raja and Jnana Yoga).

Rebirth

1. According to Jains, one's highest goal should be Moksha (i.e., liberation from samsara, the cycle of birth and rebirth).
2. Moksha occurs only when the soul becomes freed from the cycle of birth and rebirth. (Web site)
3. Hindus who follow the Smarta tradition believe that these different aspects of God can bring worshippers closer to Moksha, end of the cycle of rebirth.

Nirvana

1. One is liberated from this endless cycle of rebirth when bodhi, enlightenment, nirvana, moksha, or samadhi is reached. (Web site)
2. The Sanskrit terms for enlightenment are moksha, mukti and nirvana. (Web site)
3. In these traditions, beings that live in harmony with Dharma proceed more quickly toward Dharma Yukam, Moksha, Nirvana (personal liberation).

Mukti

1. Karmic law is universally applicable, and only those who have attained liberation from rebirth, called mukti (or moksha) or nirvana, can transcend it. (Web site)
2. Through ascetic practice one finally attains sanctity and liberation (moksha or mukti) - the equivalent of salvation in Indian religions.
3. These personal aspects of God or His power are the only means to attain mukti or moksha.

Liberation

1. This strand of yoga principally advocates love and devotion as the path to moksha or liberation.
2. In Jainism, liberation from samsara is called moksha or mukti.
3. This is what is called Liberation, mukti, moksha, nirvana, the Kingdom of God.

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