sandeyeYoga Styles: Jnana Yoga
January 28th 2009 23:26
Jnana Yoga refers to the branch of Yogic study associated with knowledge. The word Jnana itself translates as knowledge, although it may also be said to refer to wisdom or insight. Jnana Yoga can also be described as meditative awareness targeted upon illuminative wisdom, and is also sometimes called Gyana Yoga.
From the Hindu influence, one learns to recognize the Brahman as oneself. In the Bhagavad-Gita, Krishna is reported to have said that Jnana consists of properly understanding the body and the soul - kshetra and kshetra-jna. Further into this Hindu holy text, Krishna announces that one must comprehend the difference between the two.
Also situated within the Bhagavad-Gita, Jnana Yoga is said to consist of:
1. Correctly comprehending the mind, soul and body
2. Purification of mind and body
3. Learning the reality of the world, the soul, and distinguishing between truth and falsehood
4. Use of techniques and disciplines in order to purify and elevate oneself, and then to eliminate thought.
Chapters 6-11, 13, 14, and 16 of the Bhagavad-Gita deal with Jnana Yoga. There is no necessity to be or to become a Hindu in order to practice Jnana Yoga however, as many faiths recognize an inner divinity and internal 'intuitive' wisdom within - under another name. Jnana Yoga is open to all who seek to know reality and understand wisdom.
Within Jnana Yoga, you need to realize rather than believe, become self aware and a self analyst, experience intuitive wisdom, and understand inner divinity. Jnana works with one section of the mind, transcending another part of the mental processes to attain understanding and knowledge. It focuses on: discrimination, detachment, self-discipline, longing for freedom, hearing and reflecting upon the truth, and meditation. Jnana Yoga believes that liberation can only be obtained through knowledge - not through ceremony or deeds.
There are six accomplishments: tranquility, sense restraint, cessation of irrelevancies, endurance, concentration, and inspired faith. These are achieved by four methods: discernment between constant and temporary, renunciation, seeking spiritual liberation, and accomplishing the six accomplishments.
Jnana Yoga is obviously not the style of Yoga to follow for those seeking an energetic workout rather than a spiritual and mental discipline.
From the Hindu influence, one learns to recognize the Brahman as oneself. In the Bhagavad-Gita, Krishna is reported to have said that Jnana consists of properly understanding the body and the soul - kshetra and kshetra-jna. Further into this Hindu holy text, Krishna announces that one must comprehend the difference between the two.
Also situated within the Bhagavad-Gita, Jnana Yoga is said to consist of:
1. Correctly comprehending the mind, soul and body
2. Purification of mind and body
3. Learning the reality of the world, the soul, and distinguishing between truth and falsehood
4. Use of techniques and disciplines in order to purify and elevate oneself, and then to eliminate thought.
Chapters 6-11, 13, 14, and 16 of the Bhagavad-Gita deal with Jnana Yoga. There is no necessity to be or to become a Hindu in order to practice Jnana Yoga however, as many faiths recognize an inner divinity and internal 'intuitive' wisdom within - under another name. Jnana Yoga is open to all who seek to know reality and understand wisdom.
Within Jnana Yoga, you need to realize rather than believe, become self aware and a self analyst, experience intuitive wisdom, and understand inner divinity. Jnana works with one section of the mind, transcending another part of the mental processes to attain understanding and knowledge. It focuses on: discrimination, detachment, self-discipline, longing for freedom, hearing and reflecting upon the truth, and meditation. Jnana Yoga believes that liberation can only be obtained through knowledge - not through ceremony or deeds.
There are six accomplishments: tranquility, sense restraint, cessation of irrelevancies, endurance, concentration, and inspired faith. These are achieved by four methods: discernment between constant and temporary, renunciation, seeking spiritual liberation, and accomplishing the six accomplishments.
Jnana Yoga is obviously not the style of Yoga to follow for those seeking an energetic workout rather than a spiritual and mental discipline.
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