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nirvana

1. A term used in Hinduism, the native religion of India and third largest religion in the world behind Christianity and Islam. Hinduists believe that a person reincarnates until they achieve an understanding of the relationship between God(known by Bhrama or Atman) and man. The state at which this is achieved is known as nirvana, and person who has achieved this is known as a guru. It is believed that once nirvana is achieved, a person will achieve the aftelife, rather than reincarnating.

2. A term used by Budhists to describe the ultimate state of enlightment in which the soul is free from all worldly possessions. Derived from the Hinduist phrase.

3. A state of total bliss or happiness.

4. A popular rock band of the same name from the late 80s and early 90s featuring Kurt Cobain (1967-1994)
"He no longer saw the face of his friend Siddhartha, instead he saw
other faces, many, a long sequence, a flowing river of faces, of
hundreds, of thousands, which all came and disappeared, and yet all
seemed to be there simultaneously, which all constantly changed and
renewed themselves, and which were still all Siddhartha." - From Herman Hesse's Siddhartha
by Anonymous April 27, 2003
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NirvAnarchy

The state of reaching the feeling of bliss (Nirvana) by committing acts of Anarchy against corporate institutions, schools, homes, etc.
Let's go out tonight and create some NirvAnarchy by spray painting obscenities on buildings!
by DJ Troy January 4, 2010
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The Nirvana Effect

A self coined theory in which an object or thing loses all likability due to much discussion of said object or thing.

Named after the event when a certain person spoke about Nirvana too much, causing it to not be likable anymore.
Person A: "I love this car so much."

Person B: "I used to like it but now I don't."

Person A: "Why not?"

Person B: "The Nirvana Effect"
by Ongu June 16, 2014
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B Nirvana

The peace of mind one feels when his grade is such that an A is no longer achievable but at the same time there is no way for his grade to sink to a C. Characterized by extreme apathy and laziness
Brian: Hey are you gonna study for this test tomorrow?
Gary: Hell no I'm in B nirvana so no matter what happens my grade ain't going anywhere
by Jakey Simmons November 16, 2011
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nirvana face

1.) The logo for the best band to ever exist, drawn by Kurt Cobain.
2.) The face hardcore grungers make when they hear Kurt's epic screams. Like an O Face, but way more intense.
1.) smiley face with a squigly mouth and "X" eyes, tongue hanging out.
2.) usually with eyes closed, mouthing whatever Kurt happens to be singing. " Whoa, what's she doing?" "Doood, that's her Nirvana face." "sexy."
by THE REAL Grungegirl August 9, 2009
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nirvana

I'm reading these definitions and I thought I had to do one of my own. Most of 'em are by people who've only heard a "the hits" on the rock-radio, or by angst-ridden, dumbass teens who like Slipknot as well.

Throw away the cliches, Smells like Teen Spirit, and Kurt Cobain's idea of hating fame. Forget all that shit. Then, go spend ten bucks and buy them live, unplugged on MTV.

Before an artsy internet geek get's all nimbly bimbly on me for mentioning MTV.. remember, there was a time when Eric Clapton, Bobby Dylan, and Noel Gallagher all found there way onto the MTV screen.. it wasn't always shit.

Take the Unplugged CD, throw it in whatever you use to play music, and forget about everything else that you're doing. From All Apologies to Where Did You Sleep Last Night, you will be blown away.

Honest to god, that eerie tingle in Cobain's voice will make you wonder how you've lived without hearing this album. Do yourself a favour, sober up and go to the record store. Buy it, and thank me.

Also, don't do heroin. Not cool atall.
Clerky : "That'll be 11.99"
Clerky : "A twenty? Here's your change."
Dude : "Thanks man"
Clerky : "Oh, by the way. Nice choice. Solid stuff you got there"
by johnny depp August 24, 2004
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nirvanamania

when someone is very obsessed with nirvana, the greatest band, is turned into a nirvanamaniac, somewhat like the beatlemania, just grungier.
kurtmania is a branch of this nirvanamania
Dude: GOSH I love Nirvana!
Dude2: You're maniac man, you are turning into a nirvanamaniac!!!
by billyapplecheese June 18, 2006
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