Nirvāṇa
निर्वाणनपुंसकलिङ्ग (neuter) · निर् (nis — without, out) + वा धातु (vā — to blow, extinguish) + न प्रत्यय (क्त)
nirvāṇa
Fundamental Concepts
Extinction of mental limitations, state of absolute peace
Nirvana has roots in the Vedic tradition and represents the extinction of mental limitations and the establishment in absolute peace. In Vedānta, it relates to mokṣa as liberation from all disturbances.
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