What are Jyan-yog , Karam-yog and Bhakti-yog?
ज्ञानयोग, कर्मयोग and भक्तियोग do not mean absence of ज्ञान, कर्म and भक्ति. When we talk of ज्ञानयोग, ज्ञान is primary and कर्म and भक्ति follow it. And when we talk of कर्मयोग, ज्ञान and भक्ति are no doubt present but relatively more importance is given to कर्म. Similarly, when we talk of भक्तियोग, ज्ञान and कर्म are present but prominence is given to भक्ति. All the three aspects of life, that is, ज्ञान, कर्म and भक्ति are inter-dependent. ज्ञान without कर्म is meaningless, कर्म without ज्ञान is worthless. Both ज्ञान & कर्म become meaningful only if their aim is भक्ति. As such, true spirituality requires optimum combination of ज्ञान, कर्म and भक्ति. भक्तियोग actually means following the commands. In this sense, think over the meaning of the Hindi words—देशभक्त and स्वामीभक्त. By the word ‘देशभक्त’, we mean a being who follows commands of the nation and by the word ‘स्वामीभक्त’ we mean a being who follows the commands of his master. Likewise, भक्ति refers to following the commands of God. ‘Surrender’ also means the same thing. Other meanings of these terms, prevalent in the society are misleading and should be abandoned.