The Three Fold Path Of Liberation (Moksha) In Indian Philosophies

Abstract

Bondage in Indian philosophy means liability of an individual to birth and all the consequent sufferings while liberation (moksha) means complete end of sufferings. Perhaps the biggest thought in man’s search for happiness is the thought of liberation. All human beings always struggle for their existence on earth like all other conscious beings. However, the lower beings always struggle almost blindly without any fixed plan and purpose. They are motivated by instinct. On the other hand, man uses his intellect to understand the situations and meaning of that struggle and try to find out the plans and instruments to ensure their success in his life. They wish to lead their life in the light of their knowledge of themselves and the world. Hence, this paper represents an attempt to discuss the philosophical and practical aspects of liberation (Moksha) in the Gita and other Indian philosophies especially with reference to the threefold path which lead to attain liberation (moksha) by individuals.