Jivanmukti As Holiness In Hinduism
Keywords:
Holiness, JivanmuktiAbstract
Is there a definition or description of holiness which can embrace all of Hinduism regarding sanctity? Perhaps the most comprehensive description might be the following : The condition of holiness is the perfect transparency of the Supreme in a human being. The saint is one who is completely integrated in the Absolute and is aware of his oneness with God and creation; his behaviour will be, necessarily, the consequence of his realization.
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