THE ARC OF KNOWLEDGE
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In the book, the main arc we follow is the arc of knowledge, which has a correspondence to one of the four Hindu margas (the Jnana Yoga, the yoga of knowledge):
senses -> belief -> knowledge -> gnosis -> understanding -> wisdom -> truth -> faith
Path of senses
Path of senses
The path of senses is the ordinary, everyday life.
Path of belief
Path of belief
The path of belief is about walking a religious or science (religion of scientism) path.
Path of knowledge
Path of knowledge
The path of knowledge is where one leaves the mundane life behind and starts asking questions.
Path of gnosis
Path of gnosis
The path of gnosis is the path of self-deification, walked by studying esoteric knowledge.
Path of understanding
Path of understanding
The path of understanding is about focusing on differences, asking "how?", and experiencing enlightenment.
Path of wisdom
Path of wisdom
The path of wisdom is about focusing on similaritires, asking "why?", and experiencing gradual awakening.
Path of truth
Path of truth
The path of truth is the path of freedom, with the ultimate goal being freedom from the samsara.
Path of faith
Path of faith
The path of faith is fueled by trust, signs, and wonders.
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