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Which of the following is the proper order of the levels of knowledge (hierarchy) as propounded by…

According to Jaina epistemology (Tattvartha Sutra), the five levels of knowledge arranged in ascending hierarchy from indirect empirical cognition to omniscient direct…

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Which of the following is the proper order of the levels of knowledge (hierarchy) as propounded by Jaina thinkers ?

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According to Jaina epistemology (Tattvartha Sutra), the five levels of knowledge arranged in ascending hierarchy from indirect empirical cognition to omniscient direct perception are: Matijnana (sensory/inferential knowledge), Shrutijnana (scriptural/verbal knowledge), Avadhijnana (clairvoyance), Manahparyaya (telepathy), and Kaivalya or Kevalajnana (absolute omniscience).

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