Jnana Yoga (lit. 'The Yoga of Knowledge') 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]
Author | Swami Vivekananda |
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Country | India |
Language | English |
Subject | Indian philosophy |
Publication date | 1899 |
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]