Jnana Yoga
(ज्ञान योग)Literal Meaning
The path of knowledge
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
'Jnana' (knowledge) plus 'yoga' (union); one of the four classical yoga paths described in the Bhagavad Gita, pursuing liberation through discernment between the real and unreal.
Spiritual Insight & Context
Jnana yoga is often called the steepest path — requiring rigorous self-inquiry (such as asking 'Who am I?') rather than devotion or action, best suited to a naturally contemplative mind.