Karma yoga 11.20 of the "Bhagavata Purana" states that there are only three means to spiritual liberation: "jnana yoga" (knowledge), "karma yoga" (action) and "bhakti yoga" (devotion). Those who are of philosophical bent, prefer the "knowledge path". Those who are inclined to productive application of arts, skills and knowledge, prefer the "karma path". Those who prefer emotional connection, prefer the "devotional path". These three paths overlap, with different relative emphasis. Discussions on Karma yoga are also found in chapter 33 of "Narada Purana". Later, new movements within Hinduism added raja yoga as the fourth spiritual path, but this is not universally accepted
Kevala Jnana Kevala Jnana Kevala jñāna means omniscience in Jainism and is roughly translated as absolute knowledge or supreme knowledge. Kevala jnana is believed to be an intrinsic quality of all souls. This quality is masked by karmic particles that surround the soul. Every soul has the potential to obtain omniscience by shedding off these karmic particles. Jain scriptures speak of twelve stages through which the soul achieves this goal. A soul who has attained kevala jnana is called a "kevalin" (). According to the Jains, only kevalins can comprehend objects in all aspects and manifestations; others are only capable of partial