Knowledge of the nature of the self: 1 definition
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Knowledge of the nature of the self means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)
“Knowledge of the nature of the self” can be denoted by the Sanskrit term ādhyātmika-jñāna.—It is included in the English glossary section of the translation of the Brahma-samhita.
Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).
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Partial matches: The, The, Self, Knowledge, Nature, Te.
Full-text: Adhyatmikajnana.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Knowledge of the nature of the self; (plurals include: Knowledge of the nature of the selves). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Nyayakusumanjali of Udayana (study) (by Sri Ramen Bhadra)
Udayana’s affiliation < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Brahma Samhita (Jiva Goswami commentary) (by Srila Narayana Maharaja)
Liberation in early Advaita Vedanta (by Aleksandar Uskokov)
5. Desire and Qualification < [Chapter 6 - General characteristics of Dharma and the Path of Engagement]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 4 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 1 - Vallabha’s Interpretation of the Brahma-sūtra < [Chapter XXXI - The Philosophy of Vallabha]
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (by Swāmī Mādhavānanda)
Section I - Meditation on the Horse-Sacrifice < [Chapter I]
Section IV - The Creation and Its Cause < [Chapter I]