Article - Moksha: Hinduism Moksha
Moksha If dharma guides the life of a human being from below acting as the earth, showing him the way from above like a star studded mys...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Moksha: Encyclopedia - Moksha
Moksha (Sanskrit: मोक्ष, liberation) or Mukti (Sanskrit: विमुक्ति, release) refers, in general, to liberation f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Moksha: Encyclopedia Ii - Moksha - Means To Achieve Moksha
There are believed to be four yogas (unions) or margs (paths) for the attainment of Moksha. They are the ways of selfless work, of self-d...   » Read the article

Article - Moksha: There Are Three Kinds Of Freedom. The Freedom From, The Freedom For And Just Freedom.
There are three kinds of freedom. The freedom from, the freedom for and just freedom.   One is 'freedom from'; that is a negative...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - Moksha
Orthodox Brahmanical scholasticism makes the attainment of final emancipation (mukti, moksha) dependent on perfect knowledge of the divin...   » Read the article

Article - Life And Death: Great Indian Myths: Moksha And Maya
There are two key Indian myths: Moksha and Maya. Within these two spheres the whole invisible world of gods, heroes, quests, and power...   » Read the article

Article - Life And Death: Moksha - Break Free From Fear Of Death
Death perhaps is the only certainty in this world. Yet, the fear of death stalks most people. Literature - western and Indian - regard...   » Read the article

Article - Life After Death: What Becomes Of The Soul After Death
The death and dying and the life after death has always fascinated man. We want to now the truth behind near death experiences and become...   » Read the article

Article - Conquest Of Death: Seek The Immortal
Desire determines which sort of objects you will have in your next life. If you desire wealth very much you will get it in your next life...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afterlife: Encyclopedia Of Afterlife Mythology In Different Cultures
Afterife - Life After Death An encyclopedia of different cultures mythology  around afterlife, including : Adiri, Ama-No-Hashidate...   » Read the article

Article - Spiritual Inspiration: Moksha - Break Free From Fear Of Death
Death perhaps is the only certainty in this world. Yet, the fear of death stalks most people. Literature � western and Indian � regards t...   » Read the article

Article - Purusharthas: Dharma, Artha, Karma And Moksha - The Purusharthas
Purusharthas, Dharma, Artha, Karma and Moksha Purusha means human being and artha means object or objective. Purusharthas means objectiv...   » Read the article

Article - Sangeet Marga: Sangeet Marga - Path To Moksha  
According to the Hindu view of creation, it was sound and not light that appeared first. In Vedic parlance it is called Nada Brahma or...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism: Right Faith, Right Knowledge And Right Conduct
The three fundamental tenets for Jains are: Right faith, right knowledge and right conduct. A pursuit of these goals involves modest livi...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism: Pure And Simple Life
Even though the basic principles of Jainism are framed from the religious and spiritual point of view, you can find scientific reasons fo...   » Read the article

Article - Hindu Ethics: Benefits Of The Practice Of Ethics
Morality is the gateway to religion. He who leads a moral or virtuous life attains freedom, perfection or Moksha.   Practice of et...   » Read the article

Article - Sikhism: The Ten Gurus Of Sikhism
The Guru occupies a strategic relevance in the Sikh society, as the guidance of the Guru towards the attainment of Moksha -release - is a...   » Read the article

Article - Vedic Mythology: Are There Cosmic Causes And Cures For All Evils?
How did evilness enter the world? According to the author SC Varma, at the start or genesis of universe, there was only one almighty God,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nirvana: Encyclopedia - Nirvana
In the Indian religions Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism, nirvāna (from the Sanskrit निर्वाण, Pali: Nibbāna -- Chinese: 涅...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siddhi: Encyclopedia - Siddhi
Siddhi is a Sanskrit term for spiritual power (or psychic ability), it litterally means "a perfection." It is known in Hinduism and tantr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Moksha
moksha: (Sanskrit) "Liberation."   Release from transmigration, samsara, the round of births and deaths, which occurs ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhakti Yoga: Encyclopedia - Bhakti Yoga
Bhakti yoga is the Hindu term for the spiritual practice of fostering of loving devotion to God, called bhakti. Traditionally there are 9...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tapasya: Encyclopedia - Tapasya
Tapasya is the principle and practice of physical and spiritual austerity and discipline to achieve a particular aim. A Sanskrit word, Ta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia - Brahmanism
Brahmanism, popularly known as Hinduism, developed its ritual, worship and philosophy from Aryan scriptures; the Vedas. Over the years th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Purusharthas: Encyclopedia - Purusharthas
In Hinduism, the purusharthas are the four chief aims of human life. Arranged from lowest to highest, these goals are: sensual pleasures ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Moksha
moksha Liberation from the cycle of birth and death.   (See also: moksha , Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dictionary, Body Mind a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Ii On Moksha
MOKSHA: Liberation.   (See also: MOKSHA ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tapasya: Encyclopedia Ii - Tapasya - Buddha And Mahavira
The meditation undertaken by Siddhartha Gautama and Mahavira, the founders of Buddhism and Jainism respectively, earns them the exalted s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tapasya: Encyclopedia Ii - Tapasya - Undertaking Tapasya
A Tapasya may be striving for nirvana, or moksha. It may also be striving for perfection in a particular sport, field of knowledge or wor...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary I On Moksha
Moksha - Liberation; emancipation.   (See also: Moksha ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nirvana: Encyclopedia Ii - Nirvana - Nirvana In The Mahaparinirvana Sutra
However, in certain Mahayana teachings of the Buddha, Nirvana, or "Great Nirvana" in particular (higher than "ordinary" Nirvana), is said...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - Theology
The tendency towards a comprehension of the unity of the divine essence had resulted in some minds, as has been remarked before, in a kin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - Pantheism
The pantheistic doctrine which forms the foundation of the Brahmanical system of belief found its most complete exposition in one of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - Caste
In India and Nepal, Brahmins, being members of the highest caste, historically enjoyed high social status as being traditionally learned ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - Sub Castes
Brahmanism - Maharashtrian sub-castes:. Chitpavan Brahmins, Deshastha Brahmins Karhade Brahmins, Brahmanism - South Indian brahmin sub...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - The Four Stages Of Life
The pious Brahmin, longing to attain the summum bonum on the dissolution of his material body, was enjoined to pass through a succession ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - Sacramental Rites
The three first castes, however unequal to each other in privilege and social standing, are yet united by a common bond of sacramental ri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - Evolution Of Brahminism
As the language of the Early Aryans has undergone continual processes of modification, dialectic division, and amalgamation with other na...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - Brahmin Supremacy
A considerable portion of the literature of Vedic times has apparently been lost; and several important works, the original composition o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - Challenge To Brahmin Supremacy And Caste System
Brahmanism - Buddhism. Such a man arose in the person of a prince of Kapilavastu, Siddhārtha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism (about t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tapasya: Encyclopedia Ii - Tapasya - Famous Tapasvins
Ravana then undertakes another penance for 10,000 years, endeavoring to please Lord Brahma. Brahma tells Ravana that he cannot grant him ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Karma In Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Karma In Hinduism - The Role Of God
While the action of karma has often been compared with the Western notions of sin and judgment by God, karma instead has been commonly pe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tapasya: Encyclopedia Ii - Tapasya - Brahmacharya
A tapasya is closely associated with meditation, fasting and the practice of yoga. A meditative tapasya involves focusing entirely upon G...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tapasya: Encyclopedia Ii - Tapasya - Yoga And Vows
Yoga is closely linked with tapasya. The disciplined and concentrated practice of yogic arts and exercises may be considered tapasya by ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhakti Yoga: Encyclopedia Ii - Bhakti Yoga - The Philosophy And Development Of Bhakti
Bhakti is the Hindu term that signifies a blissful, selfless and overwhelming love of God as the beloved Father, Mother, Child, or whatev...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tapasya: Encyclopedia Ii - Tapasya - Modern Tapasvins
Modern Hindu mendicants pursue their respective tapasyas - meditation and study of religion in ashrams across India and the world. Many h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tapasya: Encyclopedia Ii - Tapasya - Exhausting Or Violating Tapasya
One may exhaust all the merit or virtuous credit one has earned through their tapasya if one indulges in actions contrary to the principl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Karma In Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Karma In Hinduism - Definition
Karma literally means "deed" or "act" and more broadly names the universal principle of cause and effect, action and reaction which gover...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Mysticism Magick Dictionary On Moksha
MOKSHA Freedom from incarnation.     (See also: MOKSHA , Magick, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul,) &n...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Moksha
Moksha: liberation from the cycle of birth and death.   (See also: Moksha ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Moksha
Moksha Liberation, emancipation of the soul from rebirth, same as resurection in NT.   (See also: Moksha , New Age Spirituali...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary V On Moksha
moksha: moksha - emancipation of the soul from rebirth   (See also: moksha , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictio...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Zen And Buddhism Dictionary On Moksha
Moksha: In Hindu tradition, the escape from samsara, which can only be attained by a member of the brahmin caste, with a balanced karm...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Moksha
moksha: moksha. Liberation, devoid of delusion. Freedom from bondage.   (See also: moksha , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iv On Moksha
Moksha:   Moksha ("release"): the condition of freedom from ignorance (avidya) and the binding effect of karma; also ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Eastern Philosophy Dictionary On Moksha
Moksha: "Release"; Hindu notion of the ending of the cycle of reincarnation (samsara); also associated with the highest stag...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Ii On Moksha
Moksha: pursuit of liberation   (See also: Moksha , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) &...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Iii On Moksha
MOKSHA: liberation   (See also: MOKSHA , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary -  moksha: Sanskrit Dictionary On  moksha
 Moksha: emancipation of the soul from rebirth   (See also:  Moksha , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Tantra Tantric Dictionary On Moksha
Moksha: Moksha. Ultimate spiritual liberation from material bondage. One of the 4 duties of a human. The others are Dharma, Artha a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Moksha
Moksha (Sanskrit). "Liberation." The same as Nirvana; a post mortem state of rest and bliss of the "Soul-Pilgrim"....   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary Iv On Moksha
Moksha: Moksha: release; liberation; the term is  particularly applied to the liberation from the bondage of Karma and  t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Moksha
Moksha Liberation, emancipation of the soul from rebirth, same as resurection in NT.   (See also: Moksha , New Age Spirituali...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Theosophy Occultism Mysticism Dictionary On Moksha
A Theosophical definition of Moksha :   Moksha (Sanskrit) This word comes from moksh, meaning "to release," "to ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iii On Moksha
Moksha: Freedom from birth and death liberation from the bondage of worldly action based on detachment and freedom within oneself. The...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Ii On Moksha
moksha: pursuit of liberation from the cycle of reincarnation, loss of the egoistic self, and union with brahman   (See also: ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Sai Baba Dictionary On Moksha
Moksha: Moksha: Ultimate release (BV-10), liberation from the cycle of birth and dead, (BV-33), Liberation; one of the Four Goals o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Moksha
Moksha: Release; liberation; the term is particularly applied to the liberation from the bondage of karma and the wheel of birth and d...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary On Moksha
moksha: ultimate spiritual liberation from material bondage. One of the 4 duties of a human. The others are dharma, artha and kama. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha-puri: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Moksha-puri
Moksha-puri: Moksha-puri. Salvation City.   (See also: Moksha-puri , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Bo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moksha Moksa: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Moksha Moksa
Moksha moksa (Sanskrit) [from moksh to release, set free probably from the verbal root much]   Freedom; freedom from sentient lif...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mukti: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Mukti (moksha)
mukti (moksha) Liberation from the cycle of birth and death.   (See also: mukti , Bhakti, Bhakti Yoga, Bhakti Dictionary, Body...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Path: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Path
path: Marga or pantha. A trail, road or way. In Hinduism there are various ways that the term path is used. -    ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mukti: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Mukti
mukti: (Sanskrit) "Release." A synonym for moksha. See: moksha. (See also: Mukti , Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Mukti: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Mukti
Mukti.   See MOKSHA   (See also: Mukti , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Mukti: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Mukti
Mukti: Moksha.   (See also: Mukti , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Mukti: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary Iv On Mukti
Mukti: Mukti: same as Moksha.   (See also: Mukti , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul) ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mumukshu: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Ii On Mumukshu
MUMUKSHU: One who aspires after moksha or liberation.   (See also: MUMUKSHU ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Nippang: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Nippang
Nippang (Chinese) Liberation, moksha. {SD 1:38n}   (See also: Nippang , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Emancipation: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Emancipation
Emancipation See LIBERATION; MOKSHA   (See also: Emancipation , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictiona...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Artha: Sai Baba Dictionary On Artha
Artha: Artha: Welfare, prosperity; one of the four goals of human life together with Dharma, Kama, Moksha (Righteousness, Endeavour...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kaivalya: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Kaivalya
Kaivalya: Transcendental state of Absolute Independence; Moksha; isolation; final beatitude; emancipation.   (See also: Kaival...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mumukshutwa: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Mumukshutwa
Mumukshutwa: Intense desire or yearning for liberation (moksha).   (See also: Mumukshutwa , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, San...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mumukshu: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary Iv On Mumukshu
Mumukshu: Mumukshu: one who aspires after Moksha or  liberation.   (See also: Mumukshu , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Purushartha: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Purushartha
Purushartha: purpose of the consciousness, of man's existence- the four basic needs or desires, arth, kaama, dharma, moksha   ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Liberation: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Liberation
liberation: Moksha, release from the bonds of pasha, after which the soul is liberated from samsara (the round of births and deaths). ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yoga Vidya: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Yoga Vidya
Yoga Vidya (Sanskrit) [from yoga union + vidya knowledge, science]   Spiritual knowledge, the attaining of liberation, moksha, or...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mukta And Mukti: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Mukta And Mukti
Mukta and Mukti (Sanskrit). Liberation from sentient life; one beatified or liberated; a candidate for Moksha, freedom from flesh and ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Enlightenment: Indian Hindu Dictionary On Enlightenment
enlightenment: the direct experience that the individual Self (Atman) is one with the supreme Self (Brahman); also referred to as real...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Purushartha: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Purushartha
purushartha The four standard goals of human life: dharma (religiosity), artha (economic development), kama (sense gratification), and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nirvana: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Nirvana
Nirvana: Liberation; final emancipation; the term is particularly applied to the liberation from the bondage of karma and the wheel of...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jivan-mukta: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iv On Jivan-mukta
Jivan-mukta:   Jivan-mukta ("he who is liberated while alive"): an adept who, while still embodied, has attained libe...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Apavarga: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Apavarga
Apavarga (Sanskrit) (from apa-vrij to leave off, fulfill)   Emancipation of the soul from the necessity of repeated rebirths; mok...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jivanmukti: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Jivanmukti
jivanmukti: (Sanskrit) "Liberation while living." The state of the jivanmukta. Contrasted with videhamukti, liberation at th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahmin: Zen And Buddhism Dictionary On Brahmin
Brahmin: The Hindu caste system has four major castes, which in order of rank are: servants, merchants, warriors (ruling caste), and t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kaivalya: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Kaivalya
kaivalya: (Sanskrit) "Absolute oneness, aloneness; perfect detachment, freedom." Liberation.   Kaivalya is the term us...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Paramapadha: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Paramapadha
Paramapadha (Sanskrit). The place where - according to Visishtadwaita Vedantins - bliss is enjoyed by those who reach Moksha (Bliss). ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dakshinamurti: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Dakshinamurti
Dakshinamurti: A name for Lord Shiva as the silent teacher. Vedic Religion declares that in every cycle of creation God manifests as D...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kama: Sai Baba Dictionary On Kama
Kama: Kama: Endeavour, moral desire; one of the Four Goals of Human Life together with Dharma, Artha, Moksha (Righteousness, Welfar...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sushumna-nadi: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Iv On Sushumna-nadi
Sushumna-nadi:   Sushumna-nadi ("very gracious channel"): the central prana current or arc in or along which the serp...   » Read the article