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Moksha And Mukti
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Hindu History
Hindu Religious Beliefs
- Moksha, Upavasa, and Muhurta
- by Shri Sudheer Birodkar
In this chapter we turn our attention to the more prevalent social practices. These practices are part of real life for any average Indian. We have taken six practices for discussion viz. the doctrine of Moksha (Salvation through release from the cycle of re-birth), the practice of observing Upavasa (fasting) on various religious festivals, and of performing important events at a particular auspicious time (Muhurta). We first take up the doctrine of Moksha.
Moksha And Mukti
People all over the world have goals and ambitions regarding their career, family life, standard of living) etc. But all these goals are worldly and are of relevance only if they are realised during the person's lifetime. Religion which plays an important role in the life of many of us is looked upon as a link between life in this world and in the 'next'. Many religious activities are undertaken keeping in view our life in the next world. The All Souls Day ceremony ( Sarvapitri Amavasya) performed in memory of those who are no more among us, is one such instance. Almost all religions prescribe goals whose realisation transcends the material world. These goals are variously known as salvation, transmigration, rebirth, etc.
Author : Shri Sudheer Birodkar
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