The Bhagavad-gītā Path of Yoga

Abstract

The article "The Bhagavad-gītā Path of Yoga" by Martin Gansten explores the Gītā’s multifaceted portrayal of yogic disciplines, interpreting its diverse terminology as a coherent, hierarchical system rather than a collection of conflicting paths. Gansten argues for a unified structure of spiritual development in the Gītā, ranging from karma-yoga (selfless action) to jñāna-yoga (philosophical insight), culminating in dhyāna-yoga and ultimately bhakti-yoga (devotional meditation). He demonstrates how these forms interrelate and evolve through disciplined practice, offering a nuanced understanding of liberation according to the text.