Jnana

Initially, Jnana stood out due to the implication that Moksha can be achieved using knowledge. Intrigued, I was under the impression that this meant to use facts to understand parts of life that are complicated or that cause stress. Much to my surprise, I came to the realization that the knowledge they speak of is not fact, but a way of thinking. Regardless of this hiccup, this path to Moksha still displayed relevancy to my lifestyle. Jnana yoga caught my attraction because I was operating under

Test One Hinduism- Question One What is the basic view of the divine in Jnana Yoga, what the goal of Jnana Yoga is, and what practices are used to achieve the goal of Jnana Yoga? Jnana Yoga is the first of four paths to the divine. Huston Smith writes that “while seeking knowledge to become closer to God, it is the hardest because humans will resist the loss of self.” This journey is especially difficult for that reason alone. If I were to ask someone to describe me and match that with what I think

complete release from the things of the material world, is a paramount value in Hinduism. There are four paths to salvation: Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, and Raja Yoga. Path 1: Jnana Yoga In Sanskrit Jnana means “knowledge”, but nowadays Jnana is usually known as a path of Wisdom. It is an intellectual path, while Raja Yoga is more physical path. Those people who choose Jnana Yoga have to spend a lot of time reading sacred texts and meditating. The path of learning is based on Vedic traditions

disobedience through his initial decision not to engage in combat on the battlefield; but, Arjun also discards his duties as a warrior through his protest. The Bhagavad-Gita, through Arjun’s rejection of war, reflects the concept of dharma (duty), jnana (knowledge), and yoga (discipline), which are integral components of Hinduism.  Throughout The Bhagavad-Gita, Arjun is constantly reminded of these very concepts through his conversations with Lord Krishna, concepts he would otherwise have failed to

Kendra Garcia Professor Bullen REL 2121 April 8, 2015 A Closer Look: Hinduism In particular ways, Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world; or at least there are aspects of Hinduism that have extended to today from many thousands of years ago. It is not easy defining Hinduism for it has boundless assortments of practices and beliefs found within it. To make it a bit easier to comprehend, they but meaning behind the first part of the word Hinduism, which is Hindu. Hindu can be a cultural political

KARMA YOGA: Karma is derived from the Sanskrit root word ‘Kri’ meaning 'do your duties.' Karma Yoga is the yoga of action. Do your job. The word Karma, in its most basic sense, means do, act, and yoga means union. Thus, Karma Yoga simply translates to the path of union through action. It describes the path to take in thinking, willing and acting, by which one can act in accordance with one's duty (dharma) and without consideration of personal desires, selfishness, likes or dislikes. Similar to many

Medicinal Value of Yoga What most Westerners picture when you say Yoga, is an Indian guru in cloth shorts or a long flowing robe, twisted up in a some sort of a pretzel pose. You may picture the Yoga practitioner in peak physical shape, as well as, being a very peaceful human being. It is attaining this goal that is the aim of Yoga, but what most of people don't realize, is exactly how much goes into achieving this state. Yoga time honored teaching on how to achieve physical health, psychological

Comparing and Contrasting Early Buddhism and the Bhagavad Gītā Early Buddhism and the Bhagavad Gītā have a wide array similarities and differences. Both Buddhism and the Gita deal with an inner struggle. We see Arjuna dealing with the struggle of whether or not he should murder his family in order to obtain a kingdom. In Buddhism, we see the inner struggle as the quest to find nirvana and the pain that is the very act of living. Although there are some similarities, the differences between Buddhism

The Different Branches of Yoga In ancient times yoga reffered to as a tree, a living thing with roots, a trunk, branches, blossoms, and fruit. Hatha yoga is one of six branches; the others include raja, karma, bhakti, jnana, and tantra yoga. Each branch have its own characteristics and function represents a particular approach to life. Some people may find one particular branch more better than another. However, it is important to note that involvement in one of these

one of which is Jnana yoga. Jnana yoga aims to spiritual ascendance through knowledge, “The key to the project is discrimination, the power to distinguish between the surface self that crowds the foreground of attention and the larger self that is out of sight, “ (Smith, 29). Hindus are supposed to aim their efforts towards separating the self and knowledge is one path towards moving closer towards the Hindu’s God’s ideas of the proper actions and thoughts towards salvation. Jnana yoga and focusing