Significance of Attaining liberation
Attaining liberation in various spiritual traditions is viewed as the ultimate goal of freeing oneself from the cycle of birth and death. In Vaishnavism, it encompasses achieving spiritual freedom and salvation. The Purana emphasizes moksha as the key, requiring a purified mind and righteous actions. Vedanta connects liberation to understanding Brahman, while Dharmashastra highlights the merging with Brahman, necessitating self-knowledge. In Mahayana, attaining liberation is seen through enlightenment achieved via Buddha's teachings. Overall, it represents a profound spiritual objective across different philosophies.
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Buddhist concept of 'Attaining liberation'
In Buddhism, Attaining liberation involves the journey towards spiritual freedom and enlightenment, primarily for shravakas and pratyekabuddhas, achieved through the understanding and application of the Buddha's teachings.
From: Bodhisattvacharyavatara
(1) The process by which individuals, particularly the shravakas and pratyekabuddhas, achieve spiritual freedom and enlightenment through the teachings of the Buddha.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Attaining liberation'
Attaining liberation in Hinduism involves achieving moksha, the ultimate goal of freedom from the cycle of birth and death, realized through righteous actions, spiritual practices, and self-knowledge, leading to union with Brahman.
From: Skanda Purana
(1) The ultimate goal described in the text, achieved through righteous actions and pious deeds.[2] (2) The ultimate goal of escape from the cycle of births and deaths, achievable through spiritual practices.[3]
From: Brahma Purana
(1) The ultimate goal in spiritual practices, referring to freedom from the cycle of birth and death.[4]
From: Linga Purana
(1) The ultimate goal of the Mantra and associated practices is achieving liberation, referred to as moksha, that frees the soul from cycles of rebirth.[5]
From: Matsya Purana (critical study)
(1) The process of achieving freedom from the cycle of birth and death, which requires a purified and calm mind.[6]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The process or goal of reaching a state of freedom from the cycle of birth and death, often considered a spiritual objective.[7] (2) The act of achieving freedom or salvation, mentioned in the context of a sinner reaching the steps of Cakra-tirtha.[8] (3) The process or achievement of freeing oneself from material entanglements and realizing spiritual freedom.[9]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) Achieving a state of freedom from material existence.[10]
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) The process or act of achieving spiritual freedom, particularly in connection to understanding or realizing Brahman.[11] (2) The concept of achieving moksha, which is described as eternal and beyond the need for action.[12]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The ultimate goal that cannot be realized solely by nature, requiring both the destruction of sins and the acquisition of self-knowledge.[13] (2) The goal of transcending the cycle of rebirth and merging with Brahman, differentiated from merely achieving equality to the gods.[14]