Paths to Realization of Yoga Flashcards
What is jñānayoga?
The path of knowledge that emphasizes inquiry, study, and direct experience of truth to overcome ignorance and realize the self’s true nature.
Jñānayoga is a significant concept in various philosophical traditions, particularly in Hinduism.
What does karmayoga focus on?
Selfless action and duty, teaching that performing work without attachment to outcomes purifies the heart and aligns the practitioner with higher spiritual principles.
Karmayoga is often associated with the teachings found in the Bhagavad Gita.
What is the main principle of bhaktiyoga?
The path of devotion that cultivates a personal relationship with the divine through love, surrender, and worship, ultimately dissolving the ego and experiencing oneness.
Bhaktiyoga emphasizes emotional connection and devotion towards God as a means of spiritual practice.
