Significance of Happiness of liberation
Happiness of liberation, according to Vaishnavism, is a state of joy achieved through spiritual knowledge and the absence of suffering. While it signifies a form of bliss associated with moksha or mukti-sukha, this happiness is considered inferior to the happiness derived from serving in Vaikuntha or the ecstatic experience of darshana. Ultimately, while liberation brings joy, it is viewed as less significant compared to the devotional happiness found in serving the Supreme.
Synonyms: Joy of freedom, Bliss of emancipation
In Dutch: Het geluk van de bevrijding; In Finnish: Vapautumisen onnellisuus
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Buddhist concept of 'Happiness of liberation'
Happiness of liberation in Buddhism signifies a profound joy that transcends worldly pleasures, offering freedom from life's constraints and leading to a deeper state of fulfillment and enlightenment.
From: Bodhinyana
(1) A different form of happiness that is not achieved through worldly means and ultimately frees one from the constraints of the world.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Happiness of liberation'
In Hinduism, the Happiness of liberation, or mukti-sukha, embodies a blissful state attained through union with Supreme Brahman, characterized by spiritual joy, freedom from attachments, and a lesser significance compared to devotional happiness and service in Vaikuntha.
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) The state of moksha which devotees regard as insignificant when compared to the joy found in bhakti.[2] (2) The state of joy achieved through mokshat or liberation from the cycle of birth and death.[3] (3) Refers to the joy experienced upon attaining liberation, characterized by the absence of suffering.[4] (4) The joy associated with achieving liberation, which is described as insignificant compared to the ecstasy of attaining darshana.[5] (5) The uniform state of bliss attained through merging with the Supreme Brahman, referred to as mukti-sukha.[6]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) The joy and peace associated with spiritual liberation or moksha, which is seen as less significant in the context of serving devotees.[7]
From: Shiva Purana
(1) A state of joy achieved through spiritual knowledge and freedom from worldly attachments.[8]