What is moksh

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(g) The Abode of Moksa :

Book: Theory of Moksa in Jainism - Jain Journal 1976 07 by S P Bondyopadhyaya | English: Authored by S P Bondyopadhyaya and published in 1976 by Jain_Journal_1976_07_520043_std.pdf, 'Theory of Moksa in Jainism - Jain Journal 1976 07' explores the concept of Moksa (liberation) within Jain philosophy....

dentality of himself.1 Moksa is the essential point in the teachings of Mahāvīra which is generally understood as emancipation. It really means the attainment of the highest state of sanctification by the avoidance of pains and miseries of worldly life. Even at this stage the soul appears to be the ...

Nirvana: Mokṣa. Liberation from all bondage including that of this earthly body. Used for death of Jinas or monks who have obtained Kevalajñāna..

The concept of mukti roughly distinguishes Indian from Western thought. The reason is to be found in the concept of Soul in Indian philosophy, the basis of bondage and liberation. With the exceptions of Plato and Plotinus, the Western philosophy is quite unaware of a philosophy of Self; on the other...

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Based on Jain texts, here are relevant passages about your question:

(g) The Abode of Moksa :

Book: Theory of Moksa in Jainism - Jain Journal 1976 07 by S P Bondyopadhyaya | English: Authored by S P Bondyopadhyaya and published in 1976 by Jain_Journal_1976_07_520043_std.pdf, 'Theory of Moksa in Jainism - Jain Journal 1976 07' explores the concept of Moksa (liberation) within Jain philosophy....

dentality of himself.1 Moksa is the essential point in the teachings of Mahāvīra which is generally understood as emancipation. It really means the attainment of the highest state of sanctification by the avoidance of pains and miseries of worldly life. Even at this stage the soul appears to be the ...

Nirvana: Mokṣa. Liberation from all bondage including that of this earthly body. Used for death of Jinas or monks who have obtained Kevalajñāna..

The concept of mukti roughly distinguishes Indian from Western thought. The reason is to be found in the concept of Soul in Indian philosophy, the basis of bondage and liberation. With the exceptions of Plato and Plotinus, the Western philosophy is quite unaware of a philosophy of Self; on the other...

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