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Mokshada, ²Ñ´Ç°ìá¹£a»åÄå, ²Ñ´Ç°ìá¹£a»å²¹: 8 definitions

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Mokshada means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit terms ²Ñ´Ç°ìá¹£a»åÄå and ²Ñ´Ç°ìá¹£a»å²¹ can be transliterated into English as Moksada or Mokshada, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Wisdom Library: Åšaivism

²Ñ´Ç°ìá¹£a»å²¹ (मोकà¥à¤·à¤¦) refers to a type of Ä峦Äå°ù²â²¹ (“Śaiva preceptorâ€�) qualified to teach disciples (Å›¾±á¹£y²¹), according to NigamajñÄna (Åšaiva teacher of the 16th century) in his ÅšaivÄgamaparibhÄá¹£ÄmañjarÄ«. This is also known by the name Muktida.

: SOAS University of London: Protective Rites in the Netra Tantra

²Ñ´Ç°ìá¹£a»å²¹ (मोकà¥à¤·à¤¦) refers to “that which bestows liberationâ€�, according to the Netratantra of Ká¹£emarÄja: a Åšaiva text from the 9th century in which Åšiva (Bhairava) teaches PÄrvatÄ« topics such as metaphysics, cosmology, and soteriology.—Accordingly, [verse 6.6-8]—“The method (³Ü±èÄå²â²¹) is threefold: gross (²õ³Ù³óÅ«±ô²¹), subltle (²õÅ«°ìá¹£m²¹), and highest (para). The ²õ³Ù³óÅ«±ô²¹ [method consists of] sacrifice, oblation, mantra recitation, [and] meditation, together with ³¾³Ü»å°ùÄå²õ, the mohanayantras, and so forth. The king of mantras [i.e., oá¹� juá¹� saá¸�] brings about [relief]. The ²õ³Ü°ìá¹£m²¹ [method contains] yoga of the Cakras, etc., and by upward momentum [of breath] through the channels. The para [method], is Má¹›tyujit, which is universal and bestows liberation (³¾´Ç°ìá¹£a»å²¹)â€�.

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Shaiva (शै�, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.

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Kavya (poetry)

Source: Wisdom Library: KathÄsaritsÄgara

²Ñ´Ç°ìá¹£a»åÄå (मोकà¥à¤·à¤¦à¤�) is the name of a female hermit that helped NiÅ›cayadatta release his friend SomasvÄmin from his ape-form, according to the KathÄsaritsÄgara, chapter 37. Accordingly, “when she [²Ñ´Ç°ìá¹£a»åÄå] heard that, she consented, and employing a spell, she loosed the string from his neck, and SomasvÄmin abandoned that monkey form and became a man as before. Then she [Mokshada] disappeared like lightning, clothed with celestial brightness, and in time NiÅ›cayadatta and the BrÄhman SomasvÄmin, having performed many austerities, attained final beatitudeâ€�.

The story of Mokshada was narrated by Gomukha in order to demonstrate that “it is true that chaste women are few and far between, but unchaste women are never to be trusted�.

The KathÄsaritsÄgara (‘ocean of streams of storyâ€�), mentioning Mokshada, is a famous Sanskrit epic story revolving around prince NaravÄhanadatta and his quest to become the emperor of the ±¹¾±»å²âÄå»å³ó²¹°ù²¹²õ (celestial beings). The work is said to have been an adaptation of GuṇÄá¸hya’s Bá¹›hatkathÄ consisting of 100,000 verses, which in turn is part of a larger work containing 700,000 verses.

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Kavya (कावà¥à¤�, kavya) refers to Sanskrit poetry, a popular ancient Indian tradition of literature. There have been many Sanskrit poets over the ages, hailing from ancient India and beyond. This topic includes mahakavya, or ‘epic poetryâ€� and natya, or ‘dramatic poetryâ€�.

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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

²Ñ´Ç°ìá¹£a»å²¹ (मोकà¥à¤·à¤¦) refers to “that which bestows liberationâ€�, according to the ṬīkÄ (commentary) on the ManthÄnabhairavatantra, a vast sprawling work that belongs to a corpus of Tantric texts concerned with the worship of the goddess KubjikÄ.—Accordingly, “[...] That accomplished supreme state of reality is the state of reality that has been achieved. How else is it? It bestows liberation (³¾´Ç°ìá¹£a»å²¹) [muktidÄyakaá¹� ³¾´Ç°ìá¹£a»å²¹á¹�] and should be worshipped. This is the connection (between the words). Where (should the one who is in that state be worshipped)? With this question (in mind he says that) one should think that he is in the Place of Wrath. The Place of Wrath is the centre between the eyebrows. [...]â€�..

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Shakta (शाकà¥à¤�, Å›Äkta) or Shaktism (Å›Äktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

²Ñ´Ç°ìá¹£a»å²¹ (मोकà¥à¤·à¤¦) refers to “that (story) which yields salvationâ€�, according to the ÅšivapurÄṇa 2.5.12 (“The Gods go back to their abodesâ€�).—Accordingly, as SanatkumÄra narrated to VyÄsa: “Thus the exalted narrative of the moon-crested lord indicative of the annihilation of Tripuras coupled with the great divine sports has been narrated to you. It is conducive to wealth, fame, and longevity. It increases prosperity and possession of food-grains. It yields heavenly pleasure and salvation (³¾´Ç°ìá¹£a»å²¹). What else do you wish to hear? He who reads and hears the exalted narrative will enjoy all pleasures here and attain salvation hereafterâ€�.

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The Purana (पà¥à¤°à¤¾à¤�, purÄṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

²Ñ´Ç°ìá¹£a»åÄå (मोकà¥à¤·à¤¦à¤�):—[=³¾´Ç°ìá¹£a-»åÄå] [from moká¹£a > moká¹�] f. Name of a female ascetic, [KathÄsaritsÄgara]

[Sanskrit to German]

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Sanskrit, also spelled संसà¥à¤•ृतमà¥� (²õ²¹á¹ƒs°ìá¹›t²¹³¾), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

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Nepali dictionary

: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

²Ñ´Ç°ìá¹£a»åÄå (मोकà¥à¤·à¤¦à¤�):—adj. giving or causing release or redemption;

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Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

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