agyat
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Mar 31, 2007, 11:18 PM
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Hi everyone!
I am a Yoga researcher and therefore, I have interest on Yoga, Mind and Spirituality. A search of "Jnana Yoga" on google has brought me here. Jnana Yoga, is the "Yoga of Knowledge". But, the definition of knowledge is very much different from the general understanding of the word knowledge. Simply, it could be understood as the knowledge of dharma or the knowledge of understanding!
Yoga is basically, the study of mind and its bond (permanent association) with body and spirit. It has mostly acceptable four classification namely, Raja, Karma, Bhakti and Jnana.
Raja Yoga, the path of (physical and mental) self-control. Raja means "king", and Raja Yoga is considered the complete yoga because it focuses on controlling both the mind and body in order to attain enlightenment. Absolute mental control, based on the Eight Limbs of Yoga, discussed in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, is the mental goal, and this is achieved through meditation, concentration, and breathing. Hatha Yoga, the most popular branch of yoga, is the physical aspect of Raja Yoga. It considers the body as the vehicle for the soul, and uses physical postures ( asanas ), breathing techniques ( pranayamas ) and relaxation to bring the body to a perfect state of health. This includes harnessing the life force called prana.
Karma Yoga, the path of actions. The Karma Yogi seeks to attain enlightenment through right actions, thoughts and deeds, and selfless service without thought of gain or reward.
Bhakti Yoga, the path of devotion. Those who practice Bhakti Yoga, through prayer, worship, and ritual, see the Divine in everyone and everything they encounter, thereby developing acceptance and tolerance for all.
Jnana Yoga, the path of knowledge. This seeks to unify intellect and wisdom through questioning, meditation, and contemplation. It is considered to be the most difficult path, because it requires an open, curious mind and acceptance of an existence beyond doctrines. Before practicing Jnana Yoga, the student needs to have integrated the lessons of the other yogic paths - for without selflessness, love of God, and the strength of body and mind, the search for self-realization is nothing more than an exercise in philosophy.
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