Definition
In Hindu traditions, the liberation of the cycle of rebirths and ignorance, understood differently according to philosophical and devotional schools.
Advaita Vedānta speaks of knowledge of the identity of the man and the brahman; other schools maintain a distinction between soul and God, or describe liberation as divine proximity.
To be retained
- Distinguishing schools
- Not just to translate into paradise
- Connecting knowledge, action or devotion according to the way
- Avoiding commercial appropriation
Origin of the term and context
Moks comes from a Sanskrite root meaning to release or release; mukti is a near term. The notion becomes one of the great goals of life in several Hindu systems.
Why does it matter?
Moks is a religious and philosophical purpose, not a clinical result. Associated practices can have observable effects without demonstrating metaphysical liberation.
- Distinguishing schools
- Not just to translate into paradise
- Connecting knowledge, action or devotion according to the way
- Avoiding commercial appropriation
How can it be explored or practised?
- Choose a specific school to study
- Read a text with commentary
- Observing the place of ethics in the way
- Distinguish Temporary Experience and Claimed Release
Misconceptions and points of caution
- Hinduisms do not propose a single doctrine.
- An internship cannot guarantee moksa.
- Spiritual liberation does not relieve social responsibilities.
Perspectives from different traditions
- Advaita: non-duplicative knowledge of l-ātman-brahman.
- Viśi的ādvaita: liberation in devotional relationship to God.
- Classic Yoga: liberating isolation of consciousness, kaivalya.
To go further
- Upanisad — a commentary on the translation
- The Bhagavad-Gītā