Jnana Yoga (book)

Jnana Yoga

Jnana Yoga Swami Vivekananda front cover

Jnana Yoga of Swami Vivekananda front cover
Author Swami Vivekananda
Country India
Language English
Subject Indian philosophy
Publication date
1899

Jnana Yoga (The yoga of knowledge) is a book of Swami Vivekananda.[1] 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.[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]

Chapters

See also

References

  1. Chande, M.B. (2000). Indian philosophy in modern times. New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers and Distributors. pp. 212–213. ISBN 9788171568963.
  2. "Jnana Yoga". vivekananda.net. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
  3. Sen, Amiya P (2006). The indispensable vivekananda. India: Permananet Black. p. 228. ISBN 8178241307.
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