Videha mukti (), "liberation after death," or literally 'liberation through release from the body', is a concept found in Hinduism and Jainism, referring to final release or liberation (moksha) after death. The concept contrasts with Jivanmukti, "liberation while alive."Raj Pruthi, Jainism and Indian Civilization, Discovery, , pages 6-7 The concepts of Jivanmukta and Videhamukta are particularly discussed in Vedanta and Yoga schools of Hindu philosophy.Andrew Fort (1998), Jivanmukti in Transformation, State University of New York Press, , pages 91-93Vensus A. George (2001), Self-Realization Brahmaanubhava: The Advaitic Perspective of Shankara, , pages 187-195
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