noun
- In Hindu and Buddhist philosophy, knowledge or wisdom, especially spiritual or transcendent knowledge of ultimate reality.
Usage: Also spelled 'gnana'; From Sanskrit; Often used in religious and philosophical contexts
Examples
- In Advaita Vedanta, jnana is considered the highest path to liberation.
- The guru taught that jnana, or direct knowledge of the self, transcends intellectual understanding.
- Buddhist practitioners seek jnana through meditation and mindfulness.
- Jnana yoga is one of the main paths described in Hindu philosophy.
- The text emphasizes that true jnana cannot be acquired through books alone.