jnana–marga
noun
\jəˌnänəˈmärgə\
Definition of jnana–marga
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: the Hindu approach to salvation by the way of knowledge developed in the Upanishads and the philosophic systems (as Sankhya, Vedanta, Yoga) and involving mental and ascetic self-discipline often in the companionship of a guru — compare karma-marga
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Origin and Etymology of jnana–marga
Sanskrit jñānamārga, from jñāna + mārga road, way
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