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KUMAR THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE
Jainism proposes two types of mind39-a) Dravyamana (Physical mind) and b) Bhāvamana (Psychical mind). Psychical mind is a mode of soul in the state of deliberation. It is immaterial and so beyond the reach of imperfect knowledge. The physical mind is the material composition made by molecules of manovargaṇā. The physical mind changes and takes various forms according to thought-impressions, passive as well as active.
5. Kevalajñāna-Omniscience
Kevalajñāna is the highest type of knowledge. It arises on the complete removal of obscuring karmic veil. After that, one becomes omniscient and is able to know all the objects in their entiriety with its all qualities and modes.40 It is the pure and perfect manifestation of the innate nature of the spiritual substance. At this stage nothing remains unknown.
The above considerations give an idea about the concept of knowledge by the Jainas. On that basis, one is able to make an opinion that the development of the Jaina theory of knowledge extends over a very long period. The idea of knowledge and its various types can be traced from the early history of Jainism. And it always bears a clear mark from its very beginning upto the present time.
39. Sarvadrvyaprāyāyesu Kevalasya, 1/30 Tattavarthsutra.
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