moksha
moksha — noun
1. a state in Hinduism and Jainism in which the soul is finally freed from rebirth
a state in Hinduism and Jainism in which the soul is finally freed from rebirth and the results of past actions
The teacher said moksha is the soul's final release from rebirth.
pattern: moksha is + noun phrase
After the lecture, Ada asked how good actions relate to moksha.
Many Hindus see moksha as the highest goal of life.
The novel ends with a monk giving up wealth in search of moksha.
Walid compared moksha with the idea of spiritual freedom in class.
- liberation
a broader English word for being set free, without the specific religious meaning
- spiritual freedom
a plain English explanation rather than the traditional religious term
文法句型
attain moksha
seek moksha
the path to moksha
用法筆記
Used mainly when discussing Hindu and Jain beliefs. In general English, spiritual freedom is a broader explanation, not a full synonym.