Jnana Yoga Awareness
Posted in guide on 01/30/2008 07:07 am by Yoga Guy

What makes a person a follower of the path of jnana?
Jnana (also spelled Gnana; ज्ञान Devanagari) is the Sanskrit word for knowledge or philosophy. In Hinduism, it means true knowledge, knowledge of self (atman) is identical with Brahman Reality ultimate. In Buddhism, it refers to pure consciousness that is free of conceptual encumbrances, and contrasts with vijnana, which is a time of "divide and knowledge." Jnana Yoga is a path (marga) to moksha (liberation) of yoga. There are other ways for different temperaments Bhakti and Karma Yoga. ~ Wikipedia
Jnana Yoga (knowledge) Jnana (sometimes written Gyana) is considered the most difficult path, because it requires a radical change in perception. The objective is to seek the hidden knowledge in each of us through issues, meditation and contemplation. Before practicing jnana yoga the student must be integrated yoga lessons in other ways – for without selflessness, love of God and the strength of body and mind, seeking self-realization is not more than an exercise philosophy. The jnana student uses the mind to explore its nature and seek God's knowledge. All these tracks (there are four paths of yoga: Raja – The road to physical and mental control-Karma – the path of action, Bhakti – the path devotion, Jnana – the path of knowledge or wisdom can not be for you. You must choose the path or paths may help develop or improve their inner journey. Do you just want to increase your flexibility? Want to become a more generous person? Do you seek union with the divine? Looking for knowledge and wisdom? You choose the path. It makes all the difference. –
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