Kramamukti

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Kramamukti” or “Krama-mukti”. That makes a lot more sense in the context of classical Indian spiritual terminology.

What is 

Kramamukti

 (gradual liberation)?

Kramā-mukti (also “Kramamukti”) refers to a gradual spiritual liberation—a step-by-step journey toward moksha (emancipation) through successive stages.

Sources & Definitions

• In the Purāṇas and Vedānta traditions, kramamukti denotes a gradual release from the cycle of birth and rebirth, achieved over time through spiritual practices, ultimately culminating in realization of Brahman. 
• According to Vedānta commentaries, this liberation often involves meditation on Saguna Brahman (the divine with attributes), progressing gradually to higher states before attaining moksha.  
• In the Bhagavad Gītā (Chapter 8), a practitioner who, at the time of death, remembers God (Saguṇa Īśvara), may ascend to Brahmaloka and attain liberation—this is described as kramamukti. 
• Classic Advaita Vedānta sources explain kramamukti as a graduated ascent: the soul moves stage-by-stage toward God, rather than instantaneously merging with the divine—which would be sadyomukti (immediate liberation). The process is likened to a journey with many “halting places”—not a quantum leap. 
• Another commentary elaborates that through Saguna Brahman upāsanā (worship with form), the jīva (soul), upon death, can go to Brahmaloka and not return—this “no-return” liberation is termed kramamukti, as opposed to immediate moksha attained through direct knowledge of the Nirguna Brahman. 

Summary Table

Term	Meaning
Kramamukti	Gradual liberation—progressive spiritual ascent over stages
Sadyomukti	Immediate liberation—instantaneous merging with the formless divine
Saguna Brahman	God with form and attributes (used in gradual approaches)
Nirguna Brahman	Formless, attributeless absolute reality (for immediate liberation)

In simple terms:

• Kramamukti is like walking up a mountain in stages—you pause, reflect, purify, and ascend gradually.
• Sadyomukti, on the other hand, is like teleporting straight to the summit—no steps, no pause.

If “Kromomukti” was meant to refer to something else—perhaps another tradition, a regional term, or a different concept entirely—just let me know! I’m happy to dig further and explore other possibilities with you.