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Jñāna Yoga (Path of Knowledge)

Jñāna Yoga

Jñāna Yoga, the path of knowledge, uses discrimination (viveka) between the real and the unreal, study, reflection and meditation (śravaṇa–manana–nididhyāsana) to dissolve ignorance and realise the identity of self and absolute. It is rooted in the Upaniṣads and elaborated within Vedānta.

Origin: Upaniṣadic onward
Geographical roots: India
📜 Historical traditionA pre-modern tradition. Content reflects scholarly consensus; uncertain points are marked accordingly.Historically Documented

Historical development

Jñāna Yoga, the path of knowledge, uses discrimination (viveka) between the real and the unreal, study, reflection and meditation (śravaṇa–manana–nididhyāsana) to dissolve ignorance and realise the identity of self and absolute. It is rooted in the Upaniṣads and elaborated within Vedānta.

Key scriptures (Śāstra)

Bhagavad Gītā

Core practices

Ātma-vichāra

Modern transmission

Self-enquiry teachers and Vedānta schools carry this path forward today.

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