There are two (2) forms of the ‘Final BEATITUDE’ (MOKSHA, MOKSH, MUKTI) (which implies liberation from the cycle of Births and Deaths). The liberation from sorrows, is the first form, and attaining bliss, or joy (Anand), is the other form. Those who believe, in the first form, think that ‘ANAND’ (Anand) is the part and parcel of the utmost sorrowful consciousness or condition, and “SUSHUPTI” (Sushupti), is the best example of that. Hence, ‘SANKHYA’ (Sankhya) states “Sushupti ..... Bramharupta”, which means that, similar to ‘SAMADHI’ (Samadhi) and ‘SUSHUPTI’ etc., MOKSHA, also is the form of BRAMHA (Bramharupta).

On the other hand, those favouring the theory of ANAND, are of the opinion that only the miseries are hidden, in the state of SUSHUPTI, and no pleasure (Anand) is attained. When, the man awakes, he utters the words, that he enjoyed nice sleep, and this itself represents ‘ANAND’. This is because, during the state of SUSHUPTI, there is no feeling of either the happiness, or sorrow. If, this state of being void of sorrow or happiness, is considered as ANAND, then the man who has breathed CHLOROFORM, and one who is dead, also should be considered as in the state of ANAND. The stones, earth, and walls, also should be considered as LIBERATED (Mukt). But the real meaning of ‘MUKTI’, is to attain ANAND, and hence this doctrine of MOKSHA, is incorrect. The second form of MOKSHA, is ANANDA. But, ANAND is not obtained, till the sorrows are averted. Thus, the real state of MOKSHA, lies in the freedom from sorrows, and attainment of ANAND (JOY). Let us therefore think seriously, about the aversion of miseries, and attainment of JOY.

Freedom from miseries, means to get rid of the natural ties, of the curb of ‘MAYA’ (COSMIC ILLUSION). The state of being void of sorrows, is attained only on getting rid of the Physical body and subtle body. The ‘Nyayshastra’ (Hindu Logic), states that the BODY is the root - cause, of miseries. All sorts of miseries, ‘Adhyatmik’ (Relating to SOUL), ‘Adhidaivik’ (brought on by FATE), ‘Adhibhautik’ (brought by elements, animals etc.), are created by the body only. Hence, the sorrows are avoided only after the destruction of the body. But, ANAND is not attained, only by getting rid of miseries. Let us therefore go deep, into understanding, what is the actual ANAND (JOY).


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