In the Vedic period, the term Moksha primarily referred to:

Material prosperity and success in life.

Liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth through self-realization

Performance of yajnas (ritual sacrifices) for divine blessings

Attaining a high social status within the Varna system

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In the Vedic period, the term Moksha primarily referred to:


	
	Material prosperity and success in life.
	
	
	Liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth through self-realization
	
	
	Performance of yajnas (ritual sacrifices) for divine blessings
	
	
	Attaining a high social status within the Varna system

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

The concept of Moksha (liberation) evolved in the Later Vedic period, particularly in the Upanishads. It was understood as freedom from Samsara (the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth) and achieving union with Brahman (ultimate reality). Unlike the Early Vedic period, which emphasized rituals and material success, the Later Vedic texts focused on knowledge (Jnana), meditation, and self-realization as paths to Moksha.

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