Meaning & Origin
The ultimate goal of life, a state of complete freedom from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
Spiritual meaning
The realization of the self as the eternal, infinite, and unchanging consciousness
Language details
निर्वान
Freedom from suffering, liberation, or the ultimate goal of Buddhism
निर्वान
मुक्ति, सोना, अप्रमेय
நிர்வானம்
மக்களின் விழுக்கல் அல்லது அதிக்குடன் அவசியம்
నిర్వಾణము
ముఖ్యముద్ర, ప్రజజేయదేశ, మూదీదేశ
Nirvan
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Liberation from worldly desires
Nirvan
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Liberation from worldly desires
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
NIR-vahn
/nɪrˈvɑːn/
Lucky number
3
Lucky day
Monday
Lucky colors
Life path
6
Lucky stone
Lapis Lazuli
Cultural & Spiritual notes
In Hinduism, the term "Nirvana" represents the ultimate liberation of the soul and release from the suffering of the material world. It is the ultimate goal for many Hindus and is often sought through the practice of various spiritual disciplines, such as meditation, yoga, and selfless service (Karma Yoga). Thisconcept has also had a significant influence on Buddhism, where it is the key concept of Nirvana, which is described as a state of complete enlightenment and inner peace.
In Hinduism, "Nirvana" carries a deep spiritual significance as it represents the ultimate end of the spiritual journey, a state of complete freedom, bliss, and pure consciousness. It is the final destination of the soul, where the individual self merges with the universal soul (Brahman) and attains Moksha or salvation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. It is a state of pure inner happiness, where one is free from all desires, attachments, and suffering and experiences complete peace, love, and unity with the divine.
Vedic name • Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic • The term 'Nirvana' is mentioned in various Vedic texts, including the Rigveda and the Upanishads. It is described as the ultimate goal of liberation and the state of enlightenment.
Historical references
Nirvana was the ultimate goal of Buddhists, a state of enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. This concept originated from Buddhist scriptures, particularly the Pali Canon, which were compiled around the 1st century BCE.
1st century BCE
In Hinduism, Nirvana is the ultimate release or liberation, the state beyond all suffering. It is described as the supreme bliss, the unchanging reality beyond the cycle of birth and death. This concept can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts such as the Upanishads, which were composed between 800 and 500 BCE.
800-500 BCE
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