Moksha is the end of the death and rebirth cycle and is classed as the fourth and ultimate artha (goal). It is the transcendence of all arthas. It is achieved by overcoming ignorance and desires. It is a paradox in the sense that overcoming desires also includes overcoming the desire for moksha itself.

What does it mean to achieve moksha?

Moksha, meaning “liberation,” is one of the major goals (or purusharthas) of most practicing Hindus. The idea behind moksha is to achieve freedom from the cycle of life, death, and rebirth and the suffering that comes along with that cycle.

What are the four ways to achieve moksha?

Each person that practices Hinduism can choose from the four yogas (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Raja/ royal) how they are going to reach moksha. Yoga is generally perceived just to be the practice of asanas, meditation, and pranayam; however, Yoga is so much more.