EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -In the Buddhist Philosophical system Nirvāna is the ultimate end, which is liberation. Nirvāna means extinction of the self.

Detailed explanation-2: -Liberation is the central teaching and end in Buddhism. Awakening, realization, enlightenment, and nirvāṇa are all terms used in Anglophone discourse to refer to Buddhist liberation and are often used interchangeably.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Sanskrit, nirvana, the goal of Buddhist practice, is defined literally as “extinction.” The etymology of its Pali equivalent, nibbana, reveals two root words, one relating to the extinguishing of a fire: va (“to blow”), and the other to desire, vana(“weaving, ” or “craving after life”).

Detailed explanation-4: -In Jainism, the way of liberation is the ford (tirtha), and Tirthankaras “those making the ford” (from samsara to moksha) are supreme teachers. The same concept is found in Buddhism, which says that through enlightenment (bodhi) an individual crosses the river of samsara to attain liberation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Like the other systems, Nyaya is both philosophical and religious. Its ultimate concern is to bring an end to human suffering, which results from ignorance of reality. Liberation is brought about through right knowledge. Nyaya is thus concerned with the means of right knowledge.