Significance of Means of liberation
The term "Means of liberation" encompasses various practices and teachings across different philosophical traditions. In Buddhism, it involves methods to overcome suffering and escape the cycle of samsara. Vaishnavism emphasizes knowledge of Vishnu for spiritual liberation, while Purana outlines pathways to freedom from transmigration and erroneous beliefs. Kavya focuses on practices for spiritual enlightenment, and Yoga stresses techniques for liberation and the end of suffering. Vedanta differentiates liberation methods from mere knowledge, and Shaivism offers diverse interpretations of these practices.
Synonyms: Means of escape, Path to liberation, Means of release
In Dutch: Middelen tot bevrijding; In Finnish: Vapautumisen keinot
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Buddhist concept of 'Means of liberation'
Means of liberation in Buddhism encompasses guidance on eliminating unhappiness through Dharma, essential practices for freedom from suffering, methods for releasing from samsara, and instructions for overcoming hellish experiences to achieve liberation.
From: The Great Chariot
(1) The essential practices and efforts required by individuals to attain freedom from suffering and samsara.[1] (2) Instruction on the methods one can adopt to overcome the sufferings endured in the Hells and potentially attain freedom.[2] (3) The instruction on eliminating unhappiness suggests thinking of the excellent Dharma which offers a path to liberation from samsara.[3] (4) Methods or practices that facilitate the release from the cycle of samsara.[4]
Hindu concept of 'Means of liberation'
In Hinduism, Means of liberation encompasses various practices and paths aimed at achieving spiritual freedom, overcoming egoism and desire, and ultimately breaking free from the cycles of birth and suffering through right knowledge and devotion.
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) The methodologies and understandings that guide an educated mind toward spiritual freedom and enlightenment.[5] (2) Methods to lessen egoism and desire, promoting mental indifference and discrimination.[6] (3) The processes or practices that lead to spiritual freedom and the overcoming of the erroneous conceptions of self.[7] (4) Methods or pathways outlined in the text to achieve freedom from suffering and the cycle of transmigration of the soul.[8] (5) The methods or paths outlined that lead to the release from suffering and bondage.[9]
From: Shiva Purana
(1) Methods or practices explained for achieving liberation from bondage, often through devotion and worship of Shiva.[10] (2) The methods or thoughts that the individual soul contemplates in order to achieve freedom from the cycle of birth and rebirth.[11]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki
(1) The path or method that leads to spiritual freedom and enlightenment.[12]
From: Garuda Purana
(1) The methods or rites available to free the spirits from their confinement in the afterlife.[13]
From: Brahma Purana
(1) The method or path for releasing individuals from the cycle of births and worldly existence.[14]
From: Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations)
(1) Techniques or practices that facilitate liberation, leading the mind away from further enquiry into yogic practices.[15] (2) The processes or practices that lead an individual towards a state of freedom and enlightenment.[16]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) The methods or pathways by which one can achieve freedom from pain and suffering, primarily through right knowledge.[17]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Refers to the knowledge of Vishnu as the method to attain spiritual liberation.[18]
From: Sivaprakasam (Study in Bondage and Liberation)
(1) Different doctrines interpret liberation through unique methods and practices.[19]
From: Dvisahasri of Tembesvami (Summary and Study)
(1) The methods or practices that lead one to spiritual freedom and enlightenment, which the ignorant Brahmin seeks.[20]
From: Isopanisad (Madhva commentary)
(1) A concept indicating the method or pathway to achieve freedom, distinguished from mere knowledge.[21]