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Bliss

Bliss is a state of profound happiness or contentment, often described as a sense of complete well-being that may be secular or spiritual in character. In common use, bliss conveys intense joy, peace, or transcendence beyond ordinary pleasure. The term is frequently employed to denote either a momentary feeling or a lasting condition of felicity.

Etymology and usage: The word derives from Old English blīths meaning happiness or gentleness, with roots in

Philosophical and religious context: In various traditions, bliss is linked to ultimate or divine happiness. In

Cultural usage: Bliss is a common motif in literature, film, and music, often used to explore themes

See also: Beatitude, Ananda, Sukha.

Proto-Germanic
words
related
to
brightness
and
joy.
Over
time,
bliss
has
taken
on
associations
with
exalted
or
ecstatic
joy,
sometimes
implying
a
form
of
inner
harmony
or
liberation.
Hinduism
and
some
Indian
philosophies,
ananda
denotes
a
supreme,
unconditioned
joy.
Christian
theology
sometimes
speaks
of
the
beatific
vision
as
the
ultimate
bliss
of
eternal
happiness.
In
Buddhism,
related
concepts
include
sukha
and
ananda,
used
to
describe
enduring
happiness
rooted
in
spiritual
understanding
rather
than
external
circumstances.
of
happiness,
escape,
or
idealized
states
of
mind.
It
also
functions
as
a
proper
noun
in
some
contexts,
appearing
as
a
title
for
artistic
works
and
as
a
place
name
or
personal
name
in
various
cultures.