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**ARCADIA** рдЖрд░реНрдХреЗрдбрд┐рдпрд╛
(sometimes referred to in English poetry as "Arcady". IDEAL PLACE OR HEAVEN OR EARTH) is a mountainous region in the Peloponnese of southern Greece. In poetic fantasy, it represents an ideal place or a paradise on earth. In Greek mythology, it is known as the home of Pan and the gods Hermes and Pan, named after the mythological character Arcas.
During the European Renaissance, Arcadia was celebrated as an unspoiled and harmonious wilderness, leading to its frequent references in popular culture. The term "Arcadia" embodies a vision of pastoralism and harmony with nature. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Greek province of the same name, characterized by its mountainous terrain and sparse population of pastoralists. This landscape contributed to the development of "Arcadia" as a poetic symbol for an idyllic and unspoiled wilderness.
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**NIRVANA** рдирд┐рд░реНрд╡рд╛рдг
In Buddhism, nirvana refers to a transcendent state in which there is no suffering, desire, or sense of self. In this state, the individual is liberated from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth. It represents the final goal of Buddhism and signifies the extinction of desire, hatred, and ignorance, ultimately leading to the cessation of suffering and rebirth. Literally, the term means "blowing out" or "becoming extinguished," akin to a flame being extinguished or a fire burning out.
Nirvana is viewed as a place of perfect peace and happiness, comparable to heaven. Within Buddhism, it is the highest state one can attain, characterized by the absence of individual desires and suffering. The word "nirvana" has its origins in Sanskrit, meaning "extinction" or "disappearance" of the individual self into the universal.
Achieving nirvana entails the elimination of earthly feelings such as suffering and desire. For Buddhist monks, reaching nirvana may require years of meditation and practice.
In both Hinduism and Buddhism, nirvana is also seen as a state of beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation. It is characterized by the extinction of desire, suffering, and individual consciousness. Additionally, nirvana can refer to any place of complete bliss, delight, and peace.
Nirv─Бс╣Зa, meaning "blown out" (as in an oil lamp), is a key concept in several Indian religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. It represents the ultimate state of release and liberation from suffering (duс╕еkha) and the cycle of birth and rebirth (saс╣Гs─Бra). In Indian religions, nirvana is synonymous with moksha and mukti.
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**Elysium or the Elysian Fields**
In Greek mythology, Elysium, also known as the Elysian Fields, is a realm or paradise where the souls of the heroic and virtuous dead reside after death. It is often described as a blissful and idyllic place associated with peace, happiness, and eternal beauty. Elysium is said to be located in the far west, near the edges of the Earth, and is reserved for those who have lived righteous lives and are deemed worthy of a blessed afterlife.
Elysium can be contrasted with the Underworld, where the souls of ordinary and wicked individuals were believed to dwell. While the Underworld is associated with gloom and suffering, Elysium represents a realm of reward and eternal bliss for those who have led exemplary lives.
Have you finished your exams? With summer stretching ahead of you, you might feel as though you are in a state of Elysium, experiencing absolute contentment.
It's important to note that Elysium, or the Elysian Fields, should not be confused with Elysian Fields, New Jersey, where the first organized baseball game is believed to have taken place, or Elysian Fields, Texas, or even the song of the same name by the thrash metal band Megadeth. Remember, it is always spelled with a capital "E" because it is named after the mythological Greek place where the illustrious dead enjoyed their afterlife.
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