[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Indian Epigraphical Glossary](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966) › c6.3960 # Indian Epigraphical Glossary c6.3960 Indian Epigraphical Glossary c6.3960 - **Language:** English ### [c6.3960](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966.c6.3960) nirvāṇa (CII 3), annihilation of human passion; a stage in the Buddhist practices, anterior to parinirvāṇa or complete annihilation of personal existence by absorption into the all-pervading spirit. - [Previous: c6.3959](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966.c6.3959) - [Next: c6.3961](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966.c6.3961) - [Up: c6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966.c6) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966.c6.3960](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966.c6.3960) · Pramāṇa