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Jivanmukta

2 verses from the Bhagavad Gita on jivanmukta. Explore teachings across 1 chapter.

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Ihaiva tair jitah sargo yesham samye sthitam manah, nirdosham hi samam brahma tasmad brahmani te sthitah

Even here in this world, those whose minds rest in equanimity have conquered birth; since Brahman is flawless and equal, they are established in Brahman. Equanimity of mind is not merely a virtue — it is the direct perception of Brahman's nature.

  • Equanimity is the hallmark of Brahman-realization
  • The liberated person conquers the cycle of birth even while living
  • Brahman is flawless and equal — seeing this is liberation
Yatendriya-mano-buddhir munir moksha-parayanah, vigateccha-bhaya-krodho yah sada mukta eva sah

The sage with senses, mind, and intellect controlled, intent on liberation, free from desire, fear, and anger — that one is always free. This verse describes the liberated sage: the triad of desire, fear, and anger being absent, freedom is constant and unbroken.

  • Control of senses, mind, and intellect leads to liberation
  • Freedom from desire, fear, and anger constitutes perpetual freedom
  • The moksha-oriented sage is liberated even while living