Spiritual Enlightenment Vocabulary

verb to instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually

• The professor's lecture aimed to edify the students on the principles of physics.
• I always feel edified after reading a good book on philosophy.
• Dude, that documentary totally edified me about climate change.
• Traveling to new countries can edify your soul and broaden your perspective.

noun a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth. It represents the final goal of Buddhism.

• The concept of nirvana plays a central role in many Eastern religions.
• I heard that achieving nirvana brings ultimate peace and happiness.
• Dude, reaching nirvana is like finding the ultimate chill zone.
• For her, a clean house is nirvana, a place of perfect peace and order.

adjective relating to or characteristic of nirvana, the state of perfect happiness and peace in Buddhism

• The monk described his state of meditation as a nirvanic experience.
• After a long day of hiking, reaching the mountain peak felt truly nirvanic.
• That yoga class was so nirvanic, I feel like I'm floating!
• The artist found a sense of nirvanic peace while lost in creating their masterpiece.

noun a journey or expedition undertaken in medieval times by a knight in order to perform a prescribed feat

• The knight embarked on a noble quest to rescue the princess from the dragon.
• We're going on a quest to find the best pizza in town.
• Let's go on a quest to score some free samples at the mall.
• His quest for knowledge led him to explore the depths of the ocean.

noun the state or quality of being sober or temperate, especially the abstention from alcohol or other intoxicating substances

• Maintaining sobriety is essential for those recovering from addiction.
• I'm trying to stay sober, so I'll pass on the drinks tonight.
• I'm on the wagon, so no alcohol for me.
• His sobriety of mind was evident in his clear decision-making.