Bhakti movement in henotheistic context where the individual is encouraged to discover his own definition and sense of God. The "Bhagavad Gita", a post-Vedic scripture composed in 5th to 2nd century BCE, introduces "bhakti marga" (the path of faith/devotion) as one of three ways to spiritual freedom and release, the other two being "karma marga" (the path of works) and "jnana marga" (the path of knowledge). In verses 6.31 through 6.47 of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna as an avatar of deity Vishnu, describes "bhakti yoga" and loving devotion, as one of the several paths to the highest spiritual attainments. Shandilya and Narada
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