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Jñāna (also spelled "Gyāna") is the Sanskrit term for knowledge.


In Buddhism, it refers to pure awareness that is free of conceptual encumbrances, and is contrasted with vijnana, which is a moment of 'divided knowing'.

Jnana yoga is one path (marga) towards moksha (liberation). Jnana yoga involves obtaining knowledge through studies of sacred texts and learning from a teacher, however experiential knowledge is usually emphasized. The other margas are the karma (action) marga and the bhakti (devotion) marga.

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  • Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0500510881) by Anna Dhallapiccola
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