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noun 
  1. (context, Buddhism)The absence of all attachment to longing.
  2. (context, Buddhism) A blissful state attained through recognition of no-self; enlightenment.
  3. In non-Buddhist usage, state of paradise; heightened or great pleasure.
Translations: 
  • Dutch: nirvana
  • French: nirvana
  • German: Nirvana , Nirwana
  • Spanish: nirvana
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Etymology: From the Sanskrit ààààààà, "eternal", "absolution","eternal", "final liberation"

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