What happens when a person reaches moksha?
What happens when a person reaches moksha?
As per Hindu philosophy once someone attains Moksha; his soul is merged with the God (one with the God) so no separation / duality remains between the soul and God (the soul as a separate manifestation ceases to exist). Till moksha is attained; the soul is trapped into endless cycle of rebirth.
How do you get moksha?
There’s no one way to achieve moksha, so look for the spiritual path that feels right to you. No matter which path you choose, you’ll need to focus on achieving self-control, letting go of your desires, and selflessly serving others.
What is moksha (mokkha)?
Moksha or mokkha (as it is called in Prakrit, the language of Jain texts) is the ultimate aim of human life. In fact, as per Jainism, it is the only aim of human life worth having. All other aims are subservient to it. Once the soul achieves nirvana (salvation), it attains its true and pristine nature of bliss.
What is the path to moksha in Hinduism?
The Samkhya school of Hinduism, for example, suggests that one of the paths to moksha is to magnify one’s sattvam. To magnify one’s sattvam, one must develop oneself where one’s sattvam becomes one’s instinctive nature.
What is more important moksha or Purushartha?
Each is equally important. But moksha is the ultimate ideal of human life (purushartha). If one attains Moksha, one is set free from the eternal cycle of birth and rebirth. It is therefore imperative for all human beings to try and achieve moksha.
What is the difference between self discipline and moksha?
Self-discipline is the path to dharma, moksha is self-discipline that is so perfect that it becomes unconscious, second nature. Dharma is thus a means to moksha. The Samkhya school of Hinduism, for example, suggests that one of the paths to moksha is to magnify one’s sattvam.