noun
- Plural of jnana; in Hindu and Buddhist philosophy, knowledge or wisdom, especially spiritual or transcendent knowledge.
Usage: Sanskrit origin; often used in religious and philosophical contexts; also spelled 'gyana' or 'gnana'
Examples
- In Hindu philosophy, jnanas represent different paths to spiritual understanding.
- The teacher emphasized that jnanas must be cultivated through meditation and study.
- Buddhist texts describe various jnanas as stages of enlightenment.
- Seekers pursue jnanas to transcend the cycle of rebirth.
- The concept of jnanas is central to Advaita Vedanta philosophy.