Significance of Moha
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Buddhist concept of 'Moha'
Moha in Buddhism signifies delusion or ignorance, obstructing clarity and understanding. It is identified as a key obstacle to enlightenment and a root of unwholesome actions, contributing to moral confusion and the cycle of suffering.
From: A Manual of Abhidhamma
(1) Delusion or confusion about the true nature of reality, recognized as a root of evil.[1] (2) Refers to ignorance or delusion, presenting a lack of knowledge or understanding in contrast to 'nana'.[2] (3) Moha, or delusion, serves as a central factor in all immoral thoughts and is one of the three immoral roots.[3] (4) Delusion or ignorance, a key obstacle in attaining enlightenment.[4] (5) Delusion or ignorance, considered a root of all evil, leading to unwholesome actions.[5]
From: Cetasikas
(1) Ignorance or delusion, the third root contributing to the arising of akusala citta.[6] (2) Translated as ignorance or dullness, it is characterized by a lack of knowledge and leads to unwise attention and immoral actions.[7] (3) Ignorance; one of the akusala cetasikas that leads to unwholesome actions.[8]
From: Abhidhamma in Daily Life
(1) The root of ignorance that contributes to unwholesome mental states and actions.[9] (2) Ignorance; regarded as the root of all evil, accompanying every unwholesome citta.[10]
From: Abhidhamma in Daily Life (by Ashin Janakabhivamsa)
(1) Delusion or confusion that can lead to shamelessness and wrongful behavior.[11] (2) Delusion or ignorance that obscures the recognition of the suffering caused by evil deeds.[12]
From: Maha Buddhavamsa鈥擳he Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) Delusion or ignorance, another of the three poisons obstructing clarity and insight along the path to enlightenment.[13]
From: The Doctrine of Paticcasamuppada
(1) Delusion or confusion in understanding, which leads to unconscious wrongful actions in the cycle of Paticcasamuppada.[14]
From: Patthana Dhamma
(1) Delusion or ignorance, a primary root condition that clouds clarity.[15]
From: Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma
(1) Dullness or ignorance, lack of understanding in philosophical contexts.[16]
Hindu concept of 'Moha'
Moha in Hinduism signifies a state of bewilderment and confusion rooted in emotional longing, ignorance, and attachment. It distorts perception, often leading to delusion and inaction, particularly in spiritual and relational contexts.
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) Delusion or confusion that arises in emotional experiences.[17] (2) A state of confusion or inaction of the mind that is connected to the experience of jadyam.[18] (3) An emotional state of confusion or delusion that can accompany fear and anxiety.[19] (4) Confusion or delusion, marking a lack of clarity in perception or understanding.[20] (5) Delusion or confusion that arises in the context of separation, influencing perception and emotional experience.[21]
From: Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary)
(1) A state of bewilderment caused by love, specifically of the gopis towards Shri Krishna, differing from the superficial confusion seen in others.[22]
From: Bhajana-Rahasya
(1) Bewilderment, a state of confusion or disorientation that arises from the anguish of separation.[23]
From: Devi Bhagavata Purana
(1) Delusion that arises from Ahamkara, leading beings to identify with the material world and their desires.[24]
From: Laghu-yoga-vasistha
(1) Delusion or confusion that prevents clear perception and understanding of reality.[25]
Jain concept of 'Moha'
In Jainism, Moha is interpreted as delusion, encompassing ignorance about reality and contributing to dishonesty. It represents a fundamental obstacle to spiritual understanding and moral integrity within the belief system.
From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)
(1) Delusion; a state of ignorance that prevents the self from truly understanding the nature of reality.[26] (2) Delusion, a fault that contributes to the tendency to speak lies.[27]