Moksha
/ˈmoʊkʃə/noun
In Hinduism and Buddhism, moksha is the liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth (samsara).
Did you know?In Sanskrit, 'Moksha' signifies not just freedom, but a profound state of enlightenment, often associated with the ultimate goal of human existence.
Etymological Timeline
Sanskrit
Sanskrit
मोक्ष (mokṣa)
“Liberation or release from worldly attachments.”
2nd Century BCE
Pali
मोक्ष (mokkha)
“The state of being free from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.”
8th Century CE
Old Tamil
மோட்சம் (mōṭcam)
“A state of spiritual liberation or salvation.”
Modern Era
Modern English
Moksha
“Used to describe the ultimate spiritual goal in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing freedom from the cycle of life and death.”