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MOKSHA MARG PRAKASHAK
Thus is to be known the functioning of Mati-Jnana.
Dependent Functioning of Shrut-Jnana (Scriptural Knowledge)
Now, whatever object has been known by Mati Jnana, through its reference the knowledge by which another object is known is called Shrut-Jnana (scriptural knowledge). It is of two kinds:- 1. Aksharatmaka (lettered or verbal) and 2. Anaksharatmaka (letterless or non-verbal). For example, someone listens to or sees the word 'JAR' - that knowledge (produced in the person) is Mati-Jnana (sensory knowledge) and the knowledge of the object 'JAR' arising with its reference is called Shrut-Jnana (scriptual knowledge). Likewise other examples also are to be known. This is Aksharatmaka Shrut-Jnana'. Further, knowledge of cold arising through sence of touch is Mati-Jnana, with its reference the knowledge evolved that 'this is not beneficial, hence better to run away (from here)' - is ShrutJnana. Similarly, other examples can also be given. This is Anaksharatmaka Shrut-Jnana.
The one-sensed etc. irrational beings (Jivas without mind) possess 'Anaksharatmaka-Shrut-Jnana' only and rational beings (Jivas with mind) possess both types of Shrut-Jnana. So this ShrutJnana is thus dependent even on Mati-Jnana- which itself is dependent in many ways and it (shrut-jnana) is dependent on various other factors also; hence, it is to be known as extermely dependent.
Functioning of Clairvoyance, Telepathy & Omniscience
Now, that (knowledge) by which the material objects are known distinctly and clearly according to its limitations of the extent of area (region) and time is called Avadhi Jnana (clairvoyance). It is found manifested in all celestial and infernal beings and is also found rarely in any of the rational five-second animals and human beings. This is not found in irrational beings. * So this knowledge is also dependent on body, etc. Pudgalas (matter-particles). The clairvoyance is of three kinds- 1. Deshaavadhi (partial clairvoyance), 2. Parmaavadhi (excellent clairvoyance) and 3. Sarvaavadhi (full
* Irrational Beings-Jivas without 'mind' organ, (Asanjni-Jivas)
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