What is Liberation according to Hinduism?

Answer 1

Liberation or Mukthi is a commonly mistaken term. People often relate it either to death

or travel to a celestial abode. According to Vedaanta, liberation is the attainment of a

permanent balance of mind at all times. The same concept is highlighted in Bhagavat Gita by Lord Krishna in the 12th chapter (15-20 verses). The liberated soul has perfect

stillness of mind at times of sorrow and happiness. Also, the Vedanta points out to the

subjectivism as the root cause of problems.

When you find another person in sorrow, you can suggest them solutions with a free

mind because you do not identify "yourself" to be the experiencer of the problems. However, when the self experiences problems, man identifies himself to be his "ego" and assumes himself entangled in the problem. This is where Vedanta guides the man by revealing his true nature of not being the 'ego' but happiness/ bliss itself.

So once you don't identify yourself with ego, you deal with the problem just as you deal somebody else's problem. This is the ultimate lesson of the Vedanta.

Answer 2

Obtaining liberation means freeing your self from the cycle of life & death. Hindu belief is called Moksha (liberation) or Nirvana (Liberation)