Jivanmuktavastha, Jīvanmuktāvasthā, Jivanmukta-avastha: 1 definition
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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsJīvanmuktāvasthā (जीवन्मुक्तावस्था) refers to “one who is liberated while living”, according to the Īśvarapratyabhijñāvimarśinī III.2.12.—Accordingly, “This twofold state of one who is liberated while living (jīvanmuktāvasthā) is called samāveśa in the scriptures. For complete entering is itself primary in each of these; other teachings are [only] for its attainment”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Partial matches: Avastha, Jivanmukta.
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