Question Detail
What is meaning of Mati Jnana in Jainism ?
- Perception through activity of sense organs.
- Knowledge revealed by scriptures.
- Clairvoyant perception.
- Telepathic knowledge.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In Jainism there are five instruments of knowledge:
"Mati Jnana" - Perception through activity of sense organs.
"Shruta Jnana" - Knowledge revealed by scriptures.
"Avadhi Jnana" - Clairvoyant perception.
"Manahparyaya Jnana" - Telepathic knowledge.
"Keval Jnana" - Temporal knowledge or Omniscience.