Jnana Yoga (book) explained

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Jnana Yoga
Author:Swami Vivekananda
Country:India
Language:English
Subject:Indian philosophy
Pub Date:1899

Jnana Yoga is a book of lectures by Swami Vivekananda as transcribed by Joseph Josiah Goodwin.[1] The lectures were delivered mainly in New York and London. These lectures were recorded by Goodwin, a professional stenographer, who later became a disciple of Swami Vivekananda.[2]

Theme

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.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Chande, M.B.. Indian philosophy in modern times. 2000. Atlantic Publishers and Distributors. New Delhi. 9788171568963. 212–213.
  2. Web site: Jnana Yoga. vivekananda.net. 21 April 2012.
  3. Book: Sen, Amiya P. The indispensable vivekananda. 2006. Permanent Black. India. 8178241307. 228.