Knowledge (Jnana)

Sanskrit: ज्ञान

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What This Theme Means

Jnana Yoga is the path of wisdom. It involves discriminating between the real (eternal) and the unreal (temporary). True knowledge burns the seeds of karma like fire burns wood.

Key Verses on Knowledge (Jnana)

Gita 10.1

Supreme wisdom, offered with divine love and for our highest good, requires a receptive and appreciative heart, often through patient repetition.

Gita 10.10

Cultivate unwavering devotion and loving steadfastness; divine wisdom will then illuminate your path to ultimate understanding and union.

Gita 10.11

The divine light of knowledge, inherent within you, compassionately dispels all darkness of ignorance, revealing truth and guiding your path.

Gita 10.13

True conviction arises when profound personal realization is powerfully affirmed by the wisdom of revered authorities and the direct revelation of truth itself, dispelling all doubt.

Gita 10.14

Cultivate unwavering trust in profound truth or a wise source; humbly accepting that some ultimate realities transcend our conventional understanding brings clarity, peace, and the ability to act with conviction.

Gita 10.15

The Supreme Being, the ultimate source and ruler of all existence, is inherently self-knowing and the foundation of all cosmic order, offering ultimate purpose and peace.

Gita 10.16

Unreservedly seek complete knowledge and guidance to perceive the all-pervading divine essence and its manifestations in every aspect of existence.

Gita 10.18

The pursuit of profound, divine knowledge is an unending journey that continuously nourishes the soul, offering limitless inspiration and spiritual growth.

Gita 10.19

The divine (or ultimate reality) is infinitely vast and expresses itself in countless glorious ways; understanding even its most prominent manifestations can inspire profound wisdom and purposeful action.

Gita 10.2

True wisdom acknowledges the ultimate source of all existence is beyond even the most enlightened comprehension, cultivating humility and trust in the grander, inscrutable design.

Gita 10.24

Recognize and revere the divine spark in all forms of excellence, wisdom, and leadership, and strive to manifest these highest qualities in your own life.

Gita 10.25

The Divine pervades all of existence, most prominently in its highest and most fundamental expressions. Recognize this excellence, and cultivate inner peace and connection through consistent, mindful internal practice.

Gita 10.26

The divine manifests as the pinnacle of excellence, wisdom, and purity in all categories of existence; recognize and reverence these highest expressions to perceive God's glorious presence and find inspiration.

Gita 10.3

Realizing your intrinsic connection to the eternal, universal consciousness liberates you from all delusion and suffering, granting profound peace and purpose.

Gita 10.32

Recognize the divine essence that underpins all existence from start to finish, prioritize the profound wisdom of self-knowledge, and commit to truth-seeking dialogue in all interactions.

Gita 10.34

The divine is manifest in all aspects of existence – from ultimate destruction to profound prosperity, and within the very virtues that elevate human character. Embrace this totality and cultivate inner excellences as pathways to understanding ultimate reality and living a purposeful life.

Gita 10.38

The divine manifests as the highest principle of justice, strategic success, profound inner quietude, and ultimate self-knowledge, guiding all effective action and true wisdom.

Gita 10.4

Cultivate divine virtues like wisdom, truth, and forgiveness, and develop mental equanimity and fearlessness, to gracefully navigate life's inevitable dualities and achieve inner peace.

Gita 10.42

The entire universe, in its boundless diversity, is effortlessly unified and sustained by a mere fraction of the omnipresent divine, inviting a holistic understanding beyond superficial details.

Gita 10.6

Your focused mind is a divine creative force; align it with higher purpose to manifest wisdom, order, and connection in your world.

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