Moha: bewilderment. An illusion of power in controlling and enjoying. Follows anger. Consists of misconception, misattribution (wrong attribution); leads to a confusion of memory and the fall of intelligence.
moha delusion, self-delusion.
mohanam [a bewildering, a confusing].
mohinim prakrtim sritah (they) dwell in the nature which deludes. [cf. Gita 9.12] ...
^ moha, Pali-English Dictionary, The Pali Text Society
^ a b Richard F. Gombrich, How Buddhism Began, Munshiram Manoharlal, 1997, p. 67
^ "''Access to Insight'', a Theravada Buddhist website, discusses Buddha Eras". Accesstoinsight.
When there is an ignorance that of a particular action being detrimental to health, then the committing of that act is due to moha. Of course, it does not mean that committing such thing due to ignorance does not have its own effects.
You cannot entirely eradicate moha or infatuated love and attachment for your family. When you fall sick you will be tempted to go in for their help and vise-versa.
It can be awakened only when a man rises above Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Mada and other impurities. Kundalini can be awakened through rising above desires of the senses.
Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Mada, and all other impurities should be completely annihilated. One cannot become pure and perfect when one has so many impure qualities.
Sadhakas should develop the following virtuous qualities: ...
The purpose is said to dissolve or burn away the six poisons:
Kama- desire
Krodha - anger
Moha - delusion
Lobha - greed
Matsarya - envy
Mada sloth. See also The eight fold noble path (Buddhist philosophy) ...
The chief of these enemies are: Kama (passion or lust), krodha (anger or wrath), lobha (greed), moha (delusion), mada (pride) and matsara (jealousy or envy).
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MOHA: Infatuation.
MOKSHA: Liberation.
MOUNA: Vow of silence.
MOUNI: One who observes silence.
MUKTI: Liberation.
MUMUKSHU: One who aspires after moksha or liberation.
MUNI: An ascetic.
MURTI: Idol.
 See also: Body, Mind, Spiritual, Spirit, Yoga
  
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