Jnanamarga

(“Path of Realization”) One of
Hinduism’s three generally accepted
paths to gain final liberation of the soul,
along with the Path of Devotion (bhaktimarga) and the Path of Action (karmamarga). While the bhaktimarga
stresses devotion to God and the karmamarga emphasizes selfless action in
the world, the jnanamarga stresses realizing the ultimate identity of one’s individual Self (atman) and Ultimate Reality
(Brahman). This realization is usually
described as coming in a flash of insight,
which may take years of effort to attain
but which fundamentally shifts one’s
perspective on the world.