word
moksha
MOHK-shah
ˈmoʊkʃəListen
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Syllable breakdown
moksha
Dictionary meaning
In Hinduism, the liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth (samsara) and the attainment of a transcendent, eternal state; one of the four aims of human life in Hinduism.
History and origin
Sanskrit — 'mokṣa' meaning 'liberation, release'.
Common mispronunciations
MOK-shahMOHK-shuh
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