jnana

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Meaning

(Hinduism) Knowledge, as acquired through meditation, that one's self (atman) is identical with Ultimate Reality Brahman.

(Buddhism) Pure awareness that is free of conceptual encumbrances.

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Arihanta is the word used by Jains to refer to those human beings who have conquered all inner passions (like attachment, greed, pride, anger) and possess Kevala Jnana (infinite knowledge). Source: Internet

In the presence of a Tirthankara, a soul can attain Kevala Jnana (omniscience) and subsequently nirvana, without any need of intervention by the Tirthankara. Source: Internet

If an Acharya lacks jnana, can he guide us? Source: Internet

Shiva and Shakti are hence the same being representing a collective of Jnana (knowledge) and Kriya (activity). Source: Internet

Yoga and the Hindu Tradition, Varenne, page 82. See Marchand for Jnana Yoga. Source: Internet

Practice, especially Jnana Yoga, is needed to "destroy one’s tendencies (vAasanA-s) " before real insight can be attained. Source: Internet

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