Significance of Attain liberation
Attain liberation is the ultimate goal in various spiritual traditions, denoting freedom from the cycle of birth and rebirth. In Jainism, it symbolizes the transition from spiritual beings to human form, achieving nirvana after necessary human lives. Vaishnavism emphasizes spiritual practice's aim, indicating that even those facing punishment can reach a higher state. The Purana reinforces this by linking liberation to spiritual practice, while Dharmashastra highlights the need for knowledge and the destruction of sins as prerequisites for attaining liberation.
Synonyms: Gain release, Obtain liberation, Obtain emancipation
In Dutch: Bevrijding bereiken; In Finnish: Saavuta vapautuminen
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Buddhist concept of 'Attain liberation'
In Buddhism, "attain liberation" emphasizes that achieving freedom from suffering requires dedicated meditation practices, emphasizing the importance of inner reflection and discipline as essential steps toward spiritual awakening and enlightenment.
From: The 6th Patriarch Platform Sutra
(1) The idea that liberation cannot be obtained without engaging in meditation exercises.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Attain liberation'
In Hinduism, "Attain liberation" signifies freedom from the cycle of birth and rebirth, achieved through knowledge, destruction of sins, and spiritual practices, ultimately leading to a higher spiritual state for devotees.
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The process of achieving freedom from material existence or reincarnation.[2] (2) the achievement of moksham, signifying freedom from the cycle of birth and death, obtainable in this earthly life.[3] (3) Refers to the process of achieving moksha, or spiritual liberation, which raises the question of its possibility for sinners.[4] (4) Refers to the achievement of freedom from the cycle of birth and death, as experienced by Pralamba.[5] (5) The process or result of achieving freedom from the cycle of birth and death (samsara), as indicated by the term 'muktih' in the context of the demon's journey.[6]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) The ultimate goal for devotees, suggesting that those who receive punishment from the Lord can achieve a higher spiritual state.[7] (2) To achieve freedom from the cycle of birth and death, indicating the ultimate goal of spiritual practice.[8]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The achievement of mukti or spiritual freedom, as experienced by the brahmana's sons.[9] (2) The goal of achieving spiritual freedom or realization, which is questioned whether the Brahmaloka residents also aspire to.[10]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) The ultimate goal of achieving freedom from the cycle of rebirth and suffering through spiritual practices.[11] (2) Achieving freedom from the cycle of birth and rebirth upon the conclusion of one's current life.[12]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The goal of achieving freedom from the cycle of metempsychic births, which is contingent on both the destruction of sins and acquiring knowledge.[13]
From: Brahma Purana
(1) The ultimate goal of spiritual practices where one is freed from the cycle of birth and rebirth.[14]
Jain concept of 'Attain liberation'
In Jainism, "attain liberation" signifies reaching nirvana, achieved by deva after essential human births, culminating in freedom from the cycle of rebirth and transitioning from spiritual beings to a state of ultimate freedom.
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) The goal achieved by the deva after completing their necessary human births, culminating in their ultimate freedom from the cycle of rebirth.[15] (2) To attain liberation (nirvana) indicates the ultimate goal for the laukantika deva after completing their existence as spiritual beings and transitioning to human form.[16]