Videha Mukti - Jivanmukti

Jivanmukti

The Jivanmukta (one who is in Jivanmukti) has gained liberation while in the body, but in this case, the individual regains full awareness of the world, simultaneously with awareness of the "I am God" state. These souls live the life of "God on earth". The title Jivanmukta applies only where the God realized individual has no spiritual duty and does not function within the spiritual hierarchy. There are 56 Jivanmuktas on Earth at all times. According to Advaita, a liberated human being (jivanmukta) has realised Brahman as his or her own true self. (See Atman.)

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