A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Apavarga
This page describes Apavarga which is located on page 147 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Apavarga” according to 42 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Concept of Sharira as Prameya [by Elizabeth T. Jones]
Apavarga (Moksha). Naiyayikas concept of Moksha is known as Apavargatadatyantavimoksho Apavarga. Tat means duhkha. So apavarga is absolute cessation of duhkha or pain. It is attained by the real knowledge of the sixteen categories. The destruction of the wrong knowledge etc is the way to attain Moksha or liberation. A person by the true knowledge of the sixteen categories is able to remove his misapprehension or mithyanjana....
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Contribution of Vachaspati-Mishra to Samkhya System [by Sasikumar. B]
Vacaspati Misra explains the Apavarga of Purusha in detail with suitable examples. The Prakriti has been blessed with many qualities is the one responsible for bringing about bhoga and Apavarga for the Purusha. The Purusha is nirguna and so it is unable to reward the Prakriti who does benevolence for it....
Read full contents: Chapter 3.3h - Apavarga (liberation) in Sankhya
Yoga-sutras (Ancient and Modern Interpretations) [by Makarand Gopal Newalkar]
Concept of moksha as per Nyayadarshana: Nyayadarshana uses the word apavarga (for moksha), which literally means fulfillment or completion. The other word, nihshreyas also occurs as alternative to moksha, which means most excellent or supreme good. According to Maharshi Gautama (Nyayasutra, I.I.22), Release is the absolute deliverance from pain. Apavarga means total destruction, absolute annihilation of sorrow....
Read full contents: Part 3a - Astika Darshana (1): Nyaya School
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