Jnana yoga different paths to liberation, "jnana marga" and "karma marga" are the more ancient, traceable to Vedic era literature. All three paths are available to any Hindu, chosen based on inclination, aptitude and personal preference, and typically elements of all three to varying degrees are practiced by many Hindus. The classical yoga emphasizes the practice of dhyana (meditation), and this is a part of all three classical paths in Hinduism, including "jñāna yoga". The path of knowledge is intended for those who prefer philosophical reflection and it requires study and meditation. In the Upanishads, "'jnana yoga" aims at the realization of
Karma This effect may be material, moral or emotional — that is, one's karma affects one's happiness and unhappiness. The effect of karma need not be immediate; the effect of karma can be later in one's current life, and in some schools it extends to future lives. The consequence or effects of one's karma can be described in two forms: "phalas" and "samskaras". A "phala" (literally, fruit or result) is the visible or invisible effect that is typically immediate or within the current life. In contrast, "samskaras" are invisible effects, produced inside the actor because of the karma, transforming the agent