Thursday, December 19, 2024

What is Moksha?

According to Sanatan Hindu/ Vedantic ideology, Moksha is not a physical location in some other Loka (realm), another plane of existence, or above the heavens.
Moksha means liberation from all delusions; it is a state of mind.

                    "Mokshasya na hi vaaso’sti na graamantarmeva va
                      Agyaan-hriday-granthi naasho, Moksha iti smritah"
                                                           — Shiv Geeta 13-32

Meaning:
Moksha is not a place found in another Loka, another planet, or another plane of existence. It is neither a specific location, city, nor village.

The elimination of the veil of Agyaan—ignorance and false knowledge—that clouds the mind, is called Moksha.
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In other words - it is a misconception to believe that Moksha can only be attained after death and we will be living on a different plane of existence.

It is also a misconception to think that someone else can grant Moksha to us - or it can be achieved merely by adhering to certain dogmas and performing specific rituals.
Gurus, saints, and holy Scriptures can help and guide us to eliminate the veil of Agyaan - ignorance and false concepts. 
However, only by lighting the lamp of Gyana in our hearts and thus attaining the state of enlightenment, we can achieve Moksha. 
                                      'Rajan Sachdeva'

6 comments:

  1. Beautifully explained. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽 - Naveen

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  2. Thanks Uncle ji Very clearly explained.❤️🙏

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  3. Beautifully explained 🙏🙏

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  4. Very well explained Jì 🙏🙏

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