Hinduism Basics

Notes for students of Sanatana Dharma

Entries for the ‘Way-of-life’ Category

Jnana Yoga

Jnana Yoga focuses on recognizing the relationship of our individual soul with God through proper understanding and introspection. Assuming that the individual soul and God (Brahman) are indistinguishable (non-duality; advaita model of life), the aim of Jnana Yoga becomes—realizing that we are God. This concept is also termed as “realizing the self” in many communications, [...]

Bhakti Yoga

Bhakti Yoga is about surrendering the self to God through love and remembrance. It is based on the belief that God accepts whatever is offered with love, whether it is a meal, a piece of clothing, a chant (mantra), a thought, or the soul (jiva). More commonly, it involves love towards a personal form of [...]

Karma Yoga

Karma Yoga is about altering our attitude towards work in such a manner that all our actions start leading us to God. Whether we earn for our family, engage in non-profit organizations, or are a homemaker, Karma Yoga teaches us how to gain spiritual advancement from every action. And the procedure to concurrently get in [...]