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The enlightened state achieved when Hindu’s become free from the cycle of reincarnation.
A
Nirvana
B
Heaven
C
Moksha
D
Equilibrium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nirvana is a state of enlightenment to free oneself from suffering, whereas moksha is the liberation of the immortal soul from the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Moksha can be understood as the complete liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, which ends the cycle of suffering of reincarnation. Moksha is more often described as the liberation from suffering during one’s life, leading to deep states of bliss and enlightenment.

Detailed explanation-3: -In order to reach this nirvana you must live with right views, right aspirations, right speech, right conduct, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right contemplation. The goal for Hinduism is very similar to Buddhism.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sanskrit moksha or Prakrit mokkha refers to the liberation or salvation of a soul from saṃsāra, the cycle of birth and death. It is a blissful state of existence of a soul, attained after the destruction of all karmic bonds.

Detailed explanation-5: -Enlightenment for the Hindu is recognizing that all things are united. Brahman is traditionally said to manifest on earth as the Trimurti: Brahma as the creator god; Vishnu, the preserver; and Shiva, the destroyer. Brahman manifests himself on earth in other gods so that he will be more knowable.

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