Questions tagged [moksha]
Moksha (Sanskrit: मोक्ष) means emancipation, liberation or release. In soteriological and eschatological sense, it connotes freedom from saṃsāra, the cycle of death and rebirth.
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Comparison of contributions of manas and buddhi in attaining moksha
Across the Scriptures of sanathan dharma, a particular classification is as follows:
Universe/world, Senses of body, manas, buddhi, and para brahman.
One needs to attain para brahman, which is ...
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Does Mahabharata say that Gokarna darshan can give moksha?
In Telugu translation of the last slokhas of this section, it has been said that the darshan of Gokarna can give moksha.
But it is not present in the English translation (in the link I provided above)....
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Can jivan mukta continue his/her own profession?
Suppose a person is doing a job (say farmer or acharya/professor etc.,).
If (s)he becomes jivan mukta by sadhana then is (s)he bound to do his karmic activity as usual or has to leave the profession ...
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Is it true that moksha state is of infinite time? [duplicate]
Unlike most other religions hinduism says that hell and heaven are temporary and moksha is the ultimate state.
My doubt is if someone reach moksha state, is it of infinite time?
During hell or ...
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Sita Taraka Mantra?
I often read that the name of Rama can give liberation.
Many saints gained Moksha by repeating the name of Rama.
What about the name of Sita, is her name also a Taraka mantra?
I never read about a ...
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How does one contemplate his identity with Lord Shiva?
Shiva Gita chapter 16 contains the following statement.
saMsArAnmuchyate jantuH shivatAdAtmyabhAvanAt |
tathA dAnaM tapo vedAdhyayanaM chAnyakarma vA |
sahasrAMshaM tu nArhanti sarvadA ...
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Relation of Rahu in 12th house and Liberation/Moksha
Below is half learned knowledge from internet. If you start Googling "Rahu 12th house ..." then one auto-complete will suggest "Moksha"!
Rahu is considered the master of material desires. When ...
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Are there any proof of Moksha [duplicate]
Moksha is a concept, just like life after death & re-birth. We have various incidents where some child remembers things about previous life. Looking at these incidents we conclude that there may ...
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Is the story of Gajendra-Mokṣa mentioned in other texts besides the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Purāṇa?
We find the complete story of the Elephant named - Gajendra getting Mokṣa through god Viṣṇu's grace, (and hence the reason for calling it the 'Gajendra Mokṣa'), in Chapter 2, 3 & 4 of the Canto 8 ...
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Fastest and easiest way in KALIYUGA to attain LIBERATION
What are the fastest and easiest ways in KALIYUGA to get rid of LUST, ANGER, GREED,FALSE PRIDE and ENVY of ONE's SELF?
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What is the expiation for accidentally killing a cat? [duplicate]
What is the expiation for accidentally killing a cat?
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What are the different paths of liberation which are recommended by the different sects of Hinduism? [duplicate]
In Shaivaism, the practice of meditation is recommended for liberation. What are the other ways to achieve liberation recommended by the other sects? I'm aware that there are different denominations ...
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From which scripture is the concept of Shuddha Sattva from?
According to Sri Vaishnavism, liberated souls who reach Vaikunta, the eternal inhabitants of Vaikunta, and Para Vasudeva, all have bodies made of Shuddha Sattva matter, which is achit that doesn't ...
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Do scriptures consider marriage to be hindrance to achieve moksha?
I have listened from many saints that marriage is bondage and it is only a laboratory(prayog shala) to achieve vairagya!
Do scriptures also have same view regarding marriage?
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Does moksha happen after death or in same life according to Nyaya darshan?
I'm studying Nyaya Darshan. According to Nyaya Sutra 1.2, suffering is caused by birth and birth is caused by mithyajnana (ignorance).
दुःखजन्मप्रवृत्तिदोषमिथ्याज्ञानानाम् उत्तरोत्तरापाये तदनन्तरा पा...
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Isn't life according to Sanatana Dharma, the fruit of Sin and thus an endless sea of sorrow & suffering?
By the doctrine of KARMA that happens to be inseparable from the Vedic Sanatana dharma, good deeds lead to good life in the next life (after rebirth) while bad deeds lead to bad life in the next birth....
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Is happiness possible without body?
We feel joy in our bodies because of the release of dopamine and serotonin, two types of neurotransmitters in the brain. Both of these chemicals are heavily associated with happiness (in fact, people ...
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Should one practice celibacy even after self-realization?
To be self-realized one must practice celibacy.
Should one practice celibacy even after achieving self-realization?
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What does Paramacharya of Kanchi say about achieving moksha? How is it achievable for a person who hasn't done Veda Parayana?
I would like to know the ways told by Kanchi Kamakoti peetham's 68th peethadhipathi Paramacharya Sri Chandrashekharendra Saraswati Swamigal on ways of achieving Moksha.
What does Paramacharya of ...
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What is correct - Sat-chit-ananda or Sat-chit-anantha?
We have always been given to believe that the state that you achieve when you realize Moksha and the experience of the highest truth is best described as Sat-chit-ananda. And this is often described ...
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Did Prahlāda attain moksha? Do any scriptures say that he got moksha in the end? Is he dead or alive?
In the Puranas, Prahlāda is shown as a devotee of Vishnu from a young age itself and Vishnu, in his Narasimha form rescues Prahlāda from his father Hiranyakashipu.
My question is, Did Prahlāda attain ...
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Moksha as continuous Samadhi?
Is there anything in any scripture that you know of that would say or imply moksha can be described as permanent samadhi on brahman or on parabrahman - as continuous abiding in/as Brahman? Or any ...
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Does the liberated human (Jivan Mukta) has the same knowledge as brahman?
If a person's soul get liberate(Jivan Mukta) and alive, then does his knowledge is equal to the knowledge of brahman?
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You are not the mind nor the body you are the ALL, but at the same time to be the all you have to be the mind and body, this is a paradox?
We are not the body nor the mind, but at the same time we have to be the body and mind since we are the ALL, give me your explanation?
Maya/the illusion is when someone is bound and emprisoned by the ...
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Seven doors or seven hills of Lord Vishnu (Venkateshwara)
What do the seven doors of Vaikuntam symbolize for us? I couldn't find any answer. I heard it in a movie that humans should cross the seven doors to finally reach the Lord.
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Does karma have anything to do with the Lord we worship?
Different people worship different forms of Lord. One worships Krishna while the other worships Lord Shiva. Does their previous karma related with the god they worship? If so, how
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What is required for a Westerner who agrees with Advaita Vedanta to attain a good rebirth?
In more detail, I am someone who lives in the West (1) who accepts the teaching of traditional Advaita Vedanta (through self-study), but (2) who doubts I will be able to attain moksha in my current ...
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What kind of meditation did Mahavira practice?
First of all I know that this is not community for jains and I am not a jain either. But since there is no Jain stack exchange, I thought of asking here.
My question is regarding details of how ...
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Is reincarnation eternal? [duplicate]
The question is so clear:
Is Moksha the end of samsara, i.e: the end of reincarnation, the end of repeated cycles of reincarnation. Or it is the end of suffering, i.e: reincarnation is eternal and ...
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If we all have taken different incarnations due to our karma, how can we explain what might have caused our first incarnation
My question is - If we all have taken different incarnations due to our karma, how can we explain what might have caused our first incarnation? If the ultimate goal is to attain moksha/reunite with ...
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Saivite rasarnava tradition
Does somebody have any idea about this rasarnava tradition as in is it still alive and how can I increase my lifespan using mercury as these guys of this saivite rasarnava tradition did. I want to ...
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Regarding rebirth of animals and other non humans
The human birth is considered to be an opportunity to realise oneself and attain moksha through punya karmas. Hence only the vedas propound such truths.
My question is regarding animals, how could ...
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Is it true that one has very less chances of getting liberated in Kaliyuga?
Recently, saw one blog saying that it is next to impossible to attain moksha/liberation from samsara in Kaliyuga pertaining to the influence of kali and not following dharmas as mentioned in vedas.
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What are the examples for sadhakas who achieved results through 'nama' japa in scriptures?
There are several ways in Sanathan dharma to achieve the ultimate moksha. They are Yoga marga, Bhakti marga, Gnana marga, and mantra Japa, etc., Although they are not mutually exclusive, one can be ...
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What is the exact time to live as a human before getting moksha?
Consider the following words of Indra from the Mahabharatha
From the order of brute life one attains to the status of humanity. If
born as human being, he is sure to take birth as a Pukkasa or a
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Reason for enlightened men to awaken others
History has enlightened men who left the mitya and chose to stay with the truth perpetually and then there are other enlightened men who choose to work for waking up others. When they experience the ...
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Are subtle and causal bodies inseparable?
There are three bodies for every living being including human: stula (physical), sushma (subtle) and causal (karana).
It is evident that physical body can be separated from reamining two. Subtle and ...
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Examples of beings bestowed with the Vaishnava Sarshti Moksha?
As per Srimad Bhagavatam there are 5 types of moksha
1.Salokya (living in same lok as god) eg:- Sant Tukaram of Maharashtra
2.Sameepya ( Always close to lord) eg:-Narad Muni
3.Saroopya (having ...
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Does Patibhakti lead to Moksha?
Pati is a jivatma, not paramatma. What systems of thought say that having bhakti for jivatmas is a valid way to Moksha? Could Swamibhakti, patibhakti, or bhakti for characters like Bharat, etc lead to ...
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When one achieves Moksha, will loved ones ever be reunited?
The thought of never seeing my husband again really is devastating to me. I am new to all of this and learning for the first time.
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Can Kuldevi give liberation that is moksha?
So many deities can as part of the panchdev, Trinity, shakti, suriya dev, Ganesha, Murugan and so. Shakti is one is the case as same for kuldevi/dev? and assist being a guru.
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Do grama devathas have capability of giving moksha?
Krishna, Rama, Hanuman, Siva, etc., are capable of giving moksha to an aspirant.
Is it valid for Grama Devatas (village goddess) as well?
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What is difference between living and non-living? [duplicate]
This question arises from general perspective that one should contemplate and final result is this nothing between God and us.
Could this be the case with non-living things which seem to concentrate ...
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Are there pictures/paintings of moksha?
I´m writing an article about pictures of afterlife/heaven in different religions. As I understood, Moksha is the biggest destination in Hinduism. But I wasn´t able to find pictures, paintings etc. of ...
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Can Lord Brahma give moksha? Can jivas enter Satyaloka after death?
It is said that Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva can give moksha to Their devotees in Their respective abodes i.e. Vaikuntha and Kailasha respectively. Now my question is whether or not, Lord Brahma give ...
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Do grave sinners attain moksha if they remember Lord Vishnu?
How to surrender to god? For attaining moksha.in kaliyuga?
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To attain moksha, must you be born as a Hindu?
Imagine that a person is living in the USA or anywhere in the world like Africa is peaceful, loving, and worships God but does not know anything about moksha. Will he get moksha or he will again be ...
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Human exceptionalism in Vedanta and Hindusim?
Shankaracharya in Vivekachudamani says
Jantoonam Narajanmadurlabham
Of All life forms human life is
difficult to get.
What is so much special about the Human body, that it helps the soul to realise ...
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Why did Ramakrishna go against the Vedas?
The notion that all paths lead to the same destination is quite a new development in Hinduism. Ancient Acharyas belonging to different sects never claimed so. On the contrary, they debated a lot to ...
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No rebirth with Ramana's touch
Ramana maharashi is a Jivan muktha of recent times. In this video, he is touching kids, animals etc.,
Did Ramana maharshi ever say that there will be no rebirth to all living beings touched by him?
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