Nirvana

निर्वाण nirvāṇa

निर्वाण

nirvāṇa

Definition

Literally 'blowing out' or extinction of desire. In the Gita, used to describe the state of liberation (brahma-nirvana). Also a key concept in Buddhism for the cessation of suffering.

Overview

Term Nirvana
Devanagari निर्वाण
IAST Romanization nirvāṇa