Significance of Deliverance
Deliverance, in various spiritual contexts, represents liberation from suffering, ignorance, and the cycle of rebirth. In Buddhism, it is achieved through understanding and practicing the teachings of the Buddha, leading to states such as nirvana and the cessation of suffering (Nibbana). In Vaishnavism, it involves freedom from sinful activities through spiritual practices. Similarly, other traditions emphasize the importance of moral conduct and knowledge for achieving Deliverance, making it a central goal across these philosophies.
Synonyms: Liberation, Salvation, Release, Redemption, Emancipation, Escape, Freedom
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Buddhist concept of 'Deliverance'
Deliverance in Buddhism encompasses freedom from suffering and the cycle of rebirth, achieved through understanding and following the Buddha's teachings, with the final goal of attaining nirvana and liberation (vimukta).
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The state of being freed from the cycle of suffering and rebirth, associated with the concept of moksha.[1] (2) The state of being freed from suffering or ignorance, often linked with enlightenment.[2] (3) The state of being freed from the bonds of suffering and attachment, ultimately leading to the realization of nirvana.[3] (4) A term that refers to the liberation achieved through nirvana, indicating freedom from suffering.[4] (5) The state of liberation from suffering and confusion that Buddha facilitates for beings in the unwholesome destinies when he performs his miraculous actions.[5]
From: Buddhacarita
(1) The state of liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.[6] (2) The liberation from the cycle of birth and death attained through understanding and practice of the Buddhist teachings.[7] (3) The goal of escaping the cycle of life and death, achievable through right understanding and practice.[8] (4) The state of being saved from suffering and ignorance, sought by various individuals in the text through the Buddha's teachings.[9] (5) The state of being freed from suffering and cycles of rebirth, often sought through spiritual practice.[10]
From: The Mahavastu (great story)
(1) The state of being freed from worldly attachments, suffering, and the cycles of rebirth, which the Bodhisattva is continuously contemplating.[11]
From: The gods of northern Buddhism
(1) The concept of being freed from the cycle of rebirth and the accompanying suffering; central to the Buddhist path.[12]
From: Abhidharmakośa
(1) Refers to various states of liberation in meditation, equating to different types of mental absorption.[13]
From: Mahavamsa
(1) The ultimate goal emphasized in the text, reflecting the aspiration for spiritual liberation from worldly attachments.[14]
From: A Manual of Abhidhamma
(1) A term that refers to the liberation from suffering in Buddhist philosophy, closely related to Nibbana.[15]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) The freedom from suffering and the cycle of rebirth that one seeks through understanding and following the Buddha's teachings.[16]
From: The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (A Life of Buddha)
(1) A state of freedom from suffering and ignorance achieved through the understanding of Buddha's teachings.[17] (2) The release from suffering and rebirth, attainable through understanding and practice as taught by Buddha.[18]
Hindu concept of 'Deliverance'
In Hinduism, Deliverance signifies freedom from sinful activities and liberation from the cycle of life and death. It involves spiritual practices, performance of duty, and achieving a state of relief from bondage and suffering through knowledge.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) The act of being freed from sinful activities and attaining liberation, particularly through spiritual practices such as chanting.[19] (2) The act of being rescued or set free from harm or danger, which in this context refers to the salvation that Madhai seeks.[20]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The liberation or release from the cycle of life and death, commonly linked to the performance of one's duty in conjunction with spiritual knowledge.[21]
From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali
(1) The state of being freed from all forms of bondage and suffering, achieved through understanding and knowledge.[22]