Gyan Yoga, the path of wisdom, is a flame that burns through the veils of illusion, revealing the eternal truth of existence. It is the journey of the intellect and the heart, a sacred inquiry into the nature of the self and the universe. Rooted in the Vedic scriptures and the Upanishads, it calls the seeker to awaken, to pierce the darkness of ignorance with the light of knowledge.
“Na hi jnanena sadrusham pavitram iha vidyate”—“There is nothing in this world as purifying as knowledge” (Bhagavad Gita, 4.38). Gyan Yoga teaches that liberation arises not from mere study but from direct realization of the self as one with the infinite.
The seeker begins this journey with shravana (listening) to the wisdom of the sages, absorbing truths that echo through the ages. Manana (reflection) follows, where the mind contemplates and discerns the essence of these teachings. Finally, nididhyasana (meditation) dissolves all doubts, merging the seeker with the truth: “Aham Brahmasmi”—“I am Brahman.”
Gyan Yoga reveals that the world of names and forms is but a play of maya, an illusion veiling the one reality. The Isha Upanishad declares, “Purnamadah purnamidam”—“That is infinite, and this is infinite; from the infinite, the infinite is manifest.” Through wisdom, the seeker transcends duality, realizing that the self is not the body, the mind, or the ego but the eternal consciousness that pervades all.
This path demands courage and discernment, for it dismantles all illusions of identity. Yet, it offers the ultimate liberation, the realization that the self is neither bound nor separate but eternally free.
“Tat Tvam Asi“—“Thou art That.” This is the essence of Gyan Yoga, the truth that transforms the seeker into the seer. It is not a path of renunciation but of illumination, a journey from knowing to being, from ignorance to infinite bliss. Let the wisdom of Gyan Yoga guide all toward the light of truth.
Article Crafted by Yoga Home Bali Team
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