Jivanmukta
Jivanmukta is someone who, in the Advaita Vedanta philosophy of Hinduism, has gained and assimilated self-knowledge, thus is liberated with an inner sense of freedom while living. The state is the aim of moksha in Advaita Vedanta, Yoga and other schools of Hinduism, and it is referred to as jivanmukti (self-realization).
Jivanmukti contrasts with the concept of videhamukti; the latter means "liberation or emancipation after death, in afterlife".
Etymology
Jivanmukti is derived from a combination of Sanskrit words jiva and mukti, which mean "life" and "freedom" respectively. The word means, "emancipation while still alive".
Description
The various texts and schools of Hinduism describe Jivanmukti state of existence as one of liberation and freedom reached within one’s life. Some contrast jivanmukti with videhamukti (moksha from samsara after death). Jivanmukti is a state that transforms the nature, attributes and behaviors of an individual, claim these ancient texts of Hindu philosophy. For example, according to Naradaparivrajaka Upanishad, the liberated individual shows attributes such as:
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