Significance of Pure Being
Pure Being is described across various philosophical traditions as the ultimate reality characterized by purity and freedom from impurities, moral or otherwise. In Purana, it denotes a supreme consciousness, while Yoga presents it as an untroubled state of mind, detached from the five Skandhas. Vedanta identifies Pure Being with the essence of the Self, transcending physical form and worldly identities. Mahayana associates it with moral integrity, and historical perspectives highlight it as a state of spiritual realization, embracing unity with existence.
Synonyms: Existence, Essence, Reality, Ultimate existence, Fundamental nature, Primal being, True nature, Absolute being, Real being
In Dutch: Puur Zijn; In Finnish: Puhdas Oleminen; In Spanish: Ser puro; In German: Reines Sein
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Buddhist concept of 'Pure Being'
Pure Being in Buddhism can be interpreted as a state of moral integrity, where one is free from attachments and material concerns, embodying a profound sense of spiritual liberation and ethical clarity.
From: The Perfection Of Wisdom In Eight Thousand Lines
(1) An entity that possesses a moral integrity leading to freedom from attachment and concern for material wealth.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Pure Being'
Pure Being in Hinduism denotes an existence beyond the five Skandhas, transcending physical form and worldly identities. It embodies ultimate reality, unconditioned essence, and pristine purity, representing Brahman as devoid of distinctions and intrinsic to the self.
From: Chandogya Upanishad (Shankara Bhashya)
(1) The ultimate reality in the text, from which all experiences and objects arise, including the mental objects that are linked to desires and will.[2] (2) The essence of existence that transcends physical form and worldly identities, representing ultimate reality.[3] (3) The concept of an absolutely real existence that transcends all false notions and forms; identified as the ultimate understanding of reality.[4] (4) The state of the self when unencumbered by the body and sense organs, in which no evil can touch it.[5] (5) The state of existence that is unconditioned and undifferentiated, representing the essence of the Self within the context of the Infinite.[6]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) A declaration that Brahman is ultimately devoid of form and distinction, representing the essence of existence beyond material differences.[7]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) The state of existence that transcends the phenomenal world, which the self attains during the state of deep sleep, distinct from waking or dream states.[8]
From: Bhagavadgita
(1) An individual who possesses clarity and innocence of spirit, free from moral impurities.[9]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) A theorized existence that is free from the five Skandhas.[10]
The concept of Pure Being in local and regional sources
Pure Being represents a state of spiritual realization and unity with the essence of existence, emphasizing a deep connection to the fundamental nature of reality and consciousness, as described by various Regional sources.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A state of spiritual realization where one feels unity with the essence of existence.[11]