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## Translation:
**Icchayag (15) 3.** Even though one may possess Samyagdasti (right faith), Jnana (knowledge) and Shastrajnana (scriptural knowledge), and know all the Agamas, they may still be ignorant. Therefore, the term "Jnani" (knowledgeable) is specifically used for Icchayag, emphasizing the importance of Samyagdasti. An Icchayag is a Samyagudashti (right faith) purusha (man), an Atmajnan (self-realized) individual who has attained Samyagjnana (right knowledge). Without Samyagdarshan (right vision), all knowledge is considered ignorance.
Even though one may have crossed the ocean of scriptures and become a learned Vibudh (wise), if they do not know the true nature of the Ishta (the object of worship) that is worthy of being practiced, they are still considered ignorant.
Just as the Vibudh (deity) churned the ocean with Mount Mandara to obtain the precious jewel and the nectar of immortality, as described in the Puranas, similarly, in the context of Adhyatma (spiritual knowledge), the Vibudh (learned) churns the ocean of scriptures with the Mandarachal (Mount Mandara) of Adhyatma Shastra (spiritual scriptures). If they do not attain the Atmatattva (self-realization), the nectar of immortality, their wisdom remains ignorance.
The fifth Anga (scripture), Shri Bhagavati Sutra, clearly states: "Even if one has studied for nine previous births, but does not know the Jiva (soul), they are ignorant."
"Even if one has studied for nine previous births, but does not know the Jiva, they are considered ignorant, as the Agamas testify. This is a special statement about all the previous scriptures. To purify the Jiva, the Jina (liberated soul) calls it knowledge, let all the noble ones listen. Knowledge is not found in scriptures, nor in the cleverness of poets, nor in mantras and tantras, nor in language. Knowledge is not found in any other place. Knowledge is an art in the Jnani (knowledgeable), the Jina calls it knowledge, let all the noble ones listen." - Shrimad Rajchandraji.
Therefore, an Icchayag "Jnani" purusha must possess Atmajnan (self-realization). An Icchayag purusha is a Samyagdasti, Samyagdarshni, and Atmajnan.
**4.** **Pramadjanaya Vikalata (Disturbance due to carelessness):** Although an Icchayag Samyagdrushti Atmajnan has overcome the obstacle of Darshan (vision), there is still a possibility of Charitra (conduct) being affected. Therefore, they do not yet possess a completely undisturbed state of Atmasthiti (self-stability) and an unbroken Charitra (conduct) that is in harmony with the Atma (soul). This is because Pramad (carelessness) can lead to a deviation from the Atmaswaroop (true nature of the soul), and occasions of Vikatha (idle talk) and other forms of Pramad can affect their Charitra.
* "Adhyatmashastra Namamithivara: Muya Kulnarne Prant Vivurdharna Vim Shri Yashovijayajikrit Adhyatmasar"