The idea of ascending to the next religious aircraft, finally reaching union with the divine, is central to Hindu philosophy. This journey is usually conceptualized as a collection of progressive steps or phases, very similar to climbing a ladder. These steps symbolize practices, disciplines, and states of consciousness that facilitate religious development. For instance, participating in selfless service (Seva), working towards meditation (Dhyana), finding out sacred texts (Shastra), and cultivating moral conduct (Dharma) will be seen as rungs on this figurative ladder.
The importance of this religious ascent lies in its potential for liberation (Moksha) from the cycle of start and loss of life (Samsara). Efficiently navigating these steps permits people to purify their minds, diminish their ego, and notice their true nature as being one with Brahman, the final word actuality. Traditionally, numerous colleges of Hindu thought, akin to Yoga, Vedanta, and Bhakti, provide completely different pathways and practices that function the means for this religious development.