A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Jnanayoga
This page describes Jnanayoga which is located on page 112 of the second volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Jnanayoga” according to 49 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Jnana-Yoga Explained. Note: This chapter explains the mystic significance of every letter of the Mantra OM NAMO BHAGAVATE VASUDEVAYA (vv. 2-16).—vv. 4-16 State the colour (complexion), the seer or sage, the deity and the chandas or meter of each of the latters of the Mantra OM NAMO BHAGVATE VASUDEVAYA.—For the Nyasa of the Mantra on one s own body see (vv 17-20). The whole chapter is full of Yogic occultism. Parvati said: 1. Let me know Jnana-yoga after knowing Dhyana-yoga....
Read full contents: Chapter 262 - Jnana-Yoga Explained
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) [by Deepak bagadia]
Jnanayoga follows a Vedantic view, aiming to find liberation mostly by one s effort to achieve a monistic view of reality, laying less emphasis on physical effort. (* 1) S. N. Dasgupta, Yoga: Philosophy and Religion, Motilal Banarsidass Publication Pvt. Ltd. , Delhi, 1987, p. vii (* 2) Patanjala Yogasutra, 1. 36 (* 3) Swami Ananda Rishi, Patanjalayogadarsana, Yogavidyaniketan, 2012, sutra 1. 24-26...
Read full contents: Part 2 - Patanjali and his Rajayoga
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita [by Narayana Gosvami]
The faith of the empiric speculators is in the path of jnana-yoga, and that of the yogis is in worshipping the Supreme Lord by offering Him the fruits of their prescribed duties....
Read full contents: Verse 3.3
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