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8. Śri Jnāna Pada The correct understanding of the noble truths contained in the Agamas preached by the Sarvajnas (Omniscients) is a samyag jnāna (Right Knowledge) Right knowledge is of five kinds viz 1. fa Mati Jnana (knowledge of existing objects acquired through the medium of the five sense-organs or by means of mind) 2. gramm Śruta Jnana [scriptural knowledge acquired by Tirthankaras (Exalted Souls with Perfect Knowledge] and transmitted and preserved from ear to ear by tradition of various generations, describing the true meanings of visible and invisible objects and of their modifications, as were seen by them through the medium of their superhuman knowledge, Broadly speaking, Śruta Jnana is either fag Anga-pravistha (included in the Twelve Angas) which are composed by Kévalins, and ap¶π or Anga-bāhya (not included in the Twelve Angas but consisting of Sutras composed by śruta kévalins, Yuga pradhānas, or by highly talented ācāryas 3. erfarna Avadhi Jnāna (knowledge of the past or of remote objects). It is quefa bhava pratyayika [innate as in case of dévas (celestial beings), as well as, in the case of narakas (denizens of hells) or क्षयोपशम निमित्तक Ksayopabama nimittaka (caused by the precipitation and annihilation of Karmic matter and is acquired by human beings and animals. Ascetics acquired it by austerities 4 :ma Manah paryaya Jnana (knowledge of the thoughts and feelings of others). It is possessed by well-disciplined Sannyasins only i-e by persons who are masters of self-control, and who have practised the restraint of mind, speech, and body. 5. Eserca for Kévala Jnana [Full or Perfect Knowledge) applies to all things
restraint over enjoyments of the five senses and over greed 18. forgiveness 19. purity of thought 0. purity in examination of articles-bowls,-utensils-clothes etc 21. busy in activities of selfrestraint 22. Control over evil activities of mind, speech, and body 25. endurance of agony of cold etc, 26, also death and of hardships-27. and with other kinds of (twenty-seven qualities) is a treasure of charming qualities-resembling a door for entrance into the temple of Jinésvara Bhagavan.
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