In Sanskrit and Hindu philosophy, a state of perfect joy, bliss, or spiritual happiness; often the highest goal in meditation and enlightenment.
From Sanskrit ananda, meaning 'bliss' or 'joy,' composed of 'an-' (without) and perhaps related to 'anda' (sorrow), literally 'without sorrow.'
Ananda is one of Buddhism and Hinduism's most beautiful words—it describes a happiness so complete it's beyond pleasure, like joy dissolved into your very being!
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