Gyana, Gyāna: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: academia.edu: Tessitori Collection I (yoga)Gyāna (ग्यान) refers to one of the Eight tests of Yoga (Aṣṭaparīkṣā), according to the manuscript by Gorakhnāth, which is included in the collection of manuscripts at the ‘Vincenzo Joppi’ library, collected by Luigi Pio Tessitori during his visit to Rajasthan between 1914 and 1919.—There are eight tests, each defined with four terms, hence the alternate titles. the ms. and the edition also differ slightly in the sequence of the eight ‘tests’ [e.g., gyāna]. The terms defining sahaja in the manuscript are those defining nirabala (or nivira) in edition. In edition the poem finishes with a verse stating that this ‘eight-fold Yoga test is a defining mark of bhakti’.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Gyaanavati.
Ends with: Mugyana, Tiryagyana, Tiryyagyana.
Full-text: Pariksha, Ashtapariksha.
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Jain Science and Spirituality (by Medhavi Jain)
1.11. Qualities the Soul Possesses in its Purest State < [Chapter 6 - Spirituality in Jainism]
5.7. Metaphysics, Knowledge and Perception < [Chapter 5 - Science in Jainism]
6.1. Emancipation (Moksha)—Introduction < [Chapter 6 - Spirituality in Jainism]
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
A Saga of Yoga as Compassion < [January – March, 2006]
Dharma and Governance < [July – September, 2001]
My Association with P.V. < [January – March, 2005]
Parables of Rama (by Swami Rama Tirtha)
Story 39 - Knowledge, the Remover of Darkness < [Chapter VI - Ignorance]