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In Indian religions and Indian philosophy, moksha (a.k.a. vimoksha, vimukti and mukti) means emancipation, liberation and release. In traditional literature this "freedom" is either freedom from [[The Body]] (i.e. freedom from [[Samsara]], the cycle of rebirth and death) or freedom from the litltle [[self]] (i.e. [[Nirvana]] or, in [[Lightning Path]] terms, [[Connection]] and identification with the [[Resident Monadic Consciousness]]).  
<blockquote class="definition">'''Moksha''' (Sanskrit:मोक्ष) is the Sanskrit word for "release" or "emancipation." The term generally refers to the release from identification with the [[Bodily Ego]] and the material world. Moksha arises as a consequence of the [[Enhanced Affective Response]] and [[Enhanced Intellectual Function]] that arises as a consequence of [[Connection]].</blockquote>


According to Hindu thought, Moksha is one of the four aspects and Puruṣārtha (goals) of human life, the others being [[dharma]] (virtuous, proper, "right", moral life), [[artha]] (prosperous, secure, stable "right" life), and kama (happiness).
==Syncretic Terms==
 
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==List of Hinduism Terms==
 
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The 8thc. Hindu Poem [[Vivekachudamani]] treats of Moksha.
==Examples==


In Lightning Path terms, Moksha is acceptance of [[Self]] as God, acceptance of [[Reality]], and realization of unity and oneness with [[The Fabric of Consciousness]]
[[Enhanced Affective Response]] > {{#ask:[[Is an::Enhanced Affective Response]]}}


Moksha may be distinguished from the Buddhist [[Nirvana]].
[[Enhanced Intellectual Function]] > {{#ask:[[Is an::Enhanced Intellectual Function]]}}


==See Also==
==List of Connection Outcomes==


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==Notes==


==Syncretic Terms==
When one achieves moksha, one no longer identifies with the [[Bodily Ego]]. Instead, one identifies with the [[Spiritual Ego]].


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Moksha has cognitive and affective components.


==Further Reading==
Moksha arises from the realisation of certain truths, like the existence of the [[Spiritul Ego]], the nature of reality, and so on and so forth.


Spiritwiki. ''Moksha'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moksha#cite_note-1
According to Hindu thought, Moksha is one of the four aspects and Puruṣārtha (goals) of human life, the others being [[dharma]] (virtuous, proper, "right", moral life), [[artha]] (prosperous, secure, stable "right" life), and kama (happiness).


Sharp, M. (2006). The Book of Light: The Nature of God, the Structure of Consciousness, and the Universe Within You (Vol. One - Air). St. Albert, Alberta: Lightning Path Press.
The 8thc. Hindu Poem [[Vivekachudamani]] treats of Moksha.


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Moksha (Sanskrit:मोक्ष) is the Sanskrit word for "release" or "emancipation." The term generally refers to the release from identification with the Bodily Ego and the material world. Moksha arises as a consequence of the Enhanced Affective Response and Enhanced Intellectual Function that arises as a consequence of Connection.

Syncretic Terms

Moksha > Moksha, Mukti

List of Hinduism Terms

Hinduism > Achara, Ashramas, Brahman, Brahmarishi, Dharma, GodHead, Gunas, Illusory Self, Moksha, Neo-Hinduism, Paramatman, Purushaarthas, Rishis, Salvation, Samadhi, Sanskrit Literature, Saptarishis, Satya Yuga, Srutis, The Imperishable, Varnas, Vichara

Examples

Enhanced Affective Response > Breakthrough, Caring Moment, Dissonance, Forgiveness of Sins, Improved Relationships, Love, Moksha, Mukti, Oceanic Feeling, Spiritual Emergence

Enhanced Intellectual Function > Breakthrough, Clarification of Consciousness, Clarity, Daigo, Dissonance, Enlightenment, Epiphany, Glimpse, Gnosis, Improved Relationships, Infran, Insight, Jadhb, Moksha, Mukti, Revelation, Satori, Spiritual Emergence

List of Connection Outcomes

Connection Outcome > Connection Pathology, Déjà vu, Emotional Cleansing, Emotional Satisfaction, Enlightenment, Existential Terrors, Healing, Liberation, Perfect Connection, Perfected Connection, Perfection, Permanent Connection, Physical Sensations, Psychotic Mysticism, Realization of Self, Ritambharapragya, Spontaneous Alignment, The Unity, Transformation, Union

Notes

When one achieves moksha, one no longer identifies with the Bodily Ego. Instead, one identifies with the Spiritual Ego.

Moksha has cognitive and affective components.

Moksha arises from the realisation of certain truths, like the existence of the Spiritul Ego, the nature of reality, and so on and so forth.

According to Hindu thought, Moksha is one of the four aspects and Puruṣārtha (goals) of human life, the others being dharma (virtuous, proper, "right", moral life), artha (prosperous, secure, stable "right" life), and kama (happiness).

The 8thc. Hindu Poem Vivekachudamani treats of Moksha.

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