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'''[[Candomblé]]''' is an [[African diaspora religion]] that developed in Brazil during the 19th century. It arose through a process of syncretism between several of the traditional religions of West and Central Africa, especially those of the Yoruba, Bantu, and Gbe, coupled with influences from [[Christianity|Roman Catholicism]].
'''[[Enlightenment]]''', '''''Moksha''''', or '''Gnosis''' are words used to describe various forms of spiritual liberation, self-realization, and self-knowledge. In a general sense, it expresses a blissful state of existence of a human soul. It is most-commonly found in connection with the main Indian religions: [[Hinduism]], [[Buddhism]], and [[Jainism]]; however, it is also the expressed goal of numerous [[occult]] schools passed down from the early tradition of [[Gnosticism]].


Candomblé revolves around spirits termed ''orixás'' (orishas) or ''santos'' ("[[saint]]s"). Believed to mediate between humanity and Olorun, the ''orixás'' have been varyingly conceived as ancestral figures, or embodiments of forces of nature. Each ''orixá'' equates with a Roman Catholic [[saint]]. In Candomblé altars, the ''orixás'' are often represented with images and statues of Roman Catholic saints.
''Nirvana'' and ''moksha'', in all traditions, represent resting in one's true essence.


Although it is usually a dancer who becomes possessed, sometimes spectators will too. A possessed person is called a ''cavalo'' (horse); being possessed by the ''orixá'' is deemed a privilege.
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Enlightenment, Moksha, or Gnosis are words used to describe various forms of spiritual liberation, self-realization, and self-knowledge. In a general sense, it expresses a blissful state of existence of a human soul. It is most-commonly found in connection with the main Indian religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism; however, it is also the expressed goal of numerous occult schools passed down from the early tradition of Gnosticism.

Nirvana and moksha, in all traditions, represent resting in one's true essence.

Photo Credit: Muni Shri Yashovijayji

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