Jivanmukta
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jivanmukta is a noun meaning (Hinduism) A liberated being (not necessarily paramukta).
Meaning
(Hinduism) A liberated being (not necessarily paramukta).
More Meanings
- (Hinduism) A person who, in the Advaita philosophy of Hinduism, has attained nirvikalpa samadhi — the realization of the Self, Parasiva — and is liberated from rebirth while living in a human body.
Word Forms
- jivanmuktas
- jivanmukti
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jivanmukti, paramukta, paramukti, avadhuta, nirvana, vairagya.
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