Jnana Yoga (book)
Jnana Yoga of Swami Vivekananda front cover
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| Author | Swami Vivekananda |
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| Country | India |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Indian philosophy |
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1899 |
Jnana Yoga (The yoga of knowledge) is a book of Swami Vivekananda. based on a series of lectures on the topic delivered mainly in New York and London by Swami Vivekananda. These lectures were recorded by a professional stenographer, J.J.Goodwin, who later became a disciple of Swami Vivekananda.
Jnana yoga is one of the types of yoga mentioned in Hindu philosophies. Jñāna in Sanskrit means "knowledge"; the word is derived from Sanskrit jna – to know. In the book, Swami Vivekananda describes "knowledge" as the ultimate goal. According to Swami Vivekananda freedom is the object of Jnana Yoga.
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