The word 'dnyana' or 'jnana' is used to denote knowledge.
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The word 'dnyana' or '[[jnana]]' is used to denote knowledge. It is generally applied for knowledge of self or [[atma]]. The word 'vidnyana' or '[[vijnana]]' denotes knowledge of [[shaastra]] or scientific knowledge. It is one of the most important treatment for management of psychiatric disorders in [[Ayurveda]].