Significance of Deliverance
Synonyms: Rescue, Liberation, Salvation, Release, Redemption, Emancipation, Escape, Relief, Freedom
In Dutch: Verlossing; In Finnish: Vapautuminen; In Spanish: Liberación; In German: Befreiung; In Malay: Pembebasan; In Swedish: Befrielse; In French: Délivrance; In Polish: Oswobodzenie; In Portugese: Libertação; In Italian: Liberazione
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Buddhist concept of 'Deliverance'
Deliverance in Buddhism signifies liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth, achievable through the practice of moral discipline, meditation, and understanding the Dharma, ultimately leading to enlightenment or nirvana.
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The text says that detachment from desire allows one to obtain deliverance, which suggests freedom from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.[1] (2) This is a state of liberation experienced by Mrigashiras upon realizing arhathood, leading him to express joy and happiness.[2] (3) This is what bodhisattvas who practice the unhindered prajnaparamita attain, which allows them to become Buddha.[3] (4) Also known as moksha, it is one of the dharmas known by the shravakas; others include bondage, progression, and regression.[4] (5) Also known as vimoksha, the Buddha knows the samadhis and the deliverances.[5]
From: Mahavastu (great story)
(1) The state of being freed from worldly attachments, suffering, and the cycles of rebirth, which the Bodhisattva is continuously contemplating.[6]
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.[7]
From: Abhidharmakośa
(1) Refers to various states of liberation in meditation, equating to different types of mental absorption.[8]
From: Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva fundamental vow sutra
(1) The process of rescuing and liberating sentient beings, which is the focus of the Buddha's and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva's efforts.[9]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) It is what individuals looked to the Buddha for, who recommended various meditation methods based on mental dispositions and tendencies.[10] (2) Without deep insight into the impermanence and unsubstantiality of all phenomena of existence there is no attainment of deliverance.[11] (3) The freedom from suffering and the cycle of rebirth that one seeks through understanding and following the Buddha's teachings.[12]
From: Mahavamsa
(1) The ultimate goal emphasized in the text, reflecting the aspiration for spiritual liberation from worldly attachments.[13]
From: A Manual of Abhidhamma
(1) A term that refers to the liberation from suffering in Buddhist philosophy, closely related to Nibbana.[14]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka
(1) Deliverance is one of the attainments which a monk should not falsely lay claim to, highlighting the importance of honesty and humility in spiritual practice and the dangers of claiming false achievements.[15]
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) It represents the freedom from the whole field of formations that a meditator seeks when their mind no longer clings to them.[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 liberation from sin, bondage, and the cycle of life and death, often achieved through spiritual practices and knowledge. It encompasses rescue from harmful situations and embodies salvation, as illustrated in Madhya-khanda.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Deliverance is the liberation that the speaker seeks, hoping to be freed from the cycle of material existence through divine compassion.[19] (2) The liberation or salvation experienced by individuals within a large geographical area due to the presence of a devotee in a particular place.[20] (3) Deliverance from material existence is the ultimate goal, attained through serving Krishna's lotus feet and perceiving Vaishnavas as nondifferent from Krishna.[21] (4) Deliverance is the act of being saved or liberated from a negative situation, and the text proposes a specific method for achieving it.[22] (5) Deliverance is the act of being saved or liberated, signifying a release from suffering or a state of being rescued, which was brought about by Lord Caitanya.[23]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) The act of being rescued or freed from a wretched condition, as experienced by King Nriga through divine intervention.[24] (2) It refers to the action performed by Lord Krishna involving a conch at a holy site.[25]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) The act of being rescued or freed, fervently sought by a devotee through a strong and passionate appeal, expressing confidence in its eventual realization.[26]
From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali
(1) Cessation that constitutes this follows from the combination of Knowledge and Action, not Knowledge alone.[27] (2) The state of being freed from all forms of bondage and suffering, achieved through understanding and knowledge.[28]
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.[29]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Bhoja’s Rajamartanda)
(1) Attaining deliverance is presented as the ultimate goal, achieved through the knowledge and contemplation of the ultimate reality, which transcends certain meditative states.[30]
From: Natyashastra (English)
(1) Deliverance, or samaya, is the passing away of all misery, achieving freedom and relief.[31]
The concept of Deliverance in local and regional sources
Deliverance encompasses the concept of freedom from captivity, a hero's unwavering journey through life's challenges, and a poetic exploration of transcending material desires, ultimately guiding individuals toward a profound understanding of cravings and spiritual liberation.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The state of liberation or freedom from suffering or limitations, which can be found in this life.[32] (2) Deliverance is the process of refinement, or the release from the virtual to the Real, from Bhedato Abheda, and from dissonance to assonance, which requires a delivering Agent or Sadhana.[33] (3) The act of being freed from captivity or bondage.[34] (4) A poem explaining the path to achieving a state of being that transcends material desires and explores the nature of cravings.[35]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This refers to the path that the hero is showing undaunted by the waves of Samsara.[36]
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) Deliverance is the final form of happiness, and it is a state that lovers of interesting stories can achieve, which emphasizes the transformative power of narratives.[37]
The concept of Deliverance in scientific sources
Deliverance, in this context, is synonymous with salvation. It signifies being saved from sins and the circumstances that cause misery and wretchedness, offering a path to redemption.
From: Religious Inquiries (Journal)
(1) The text uses **deliverance** synonymously with salvation, indicating the act of being saved from sins and the factors leading to wretchedness.[38]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) According to the text, deliverance is closely linked to rescue, with Paul drawing on religious traditions to orient himself to an alternative account of his circumstances, and divine deliverance becoming the only source of hope.[39]
Classical concept of 'Deliverance'
From: The Argonautica (English translation)
(1) It refers to the act of being rescued or saved, for which no one seems to have the skill or ability to achieve.[40]