Kevalajnana, Kevalajñāna, Kevala-jnana: 9 definitions
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Kevalajnana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsKevalajñāna (केवलज्ञान) is a synonym for the Pāśupata teaching, according to the Halāyudhastotra verse 3.—Accordingly, “Victorious is the One God, Śiva, the embodiment of the Kevalajñāna [i.e., kevalajñānamūrti]”.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
In Jainism
Jain philosophy
Source: archive.org: Anekanta Jaya Pataka of Haribhadra SuriKevalajñāna (केवलज्ञान) refers to “omniscience” (Cf. Paramajñāna—“the highest type of differentiated knowledge”, as mentioned in the Anekāntajayapatākā-prakaraṇa, a Śvetāmbara Jain philosophical work written by Haribhadra Sūri.—[Cf. Vol. II, P. 220, l. 3]
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General definition (in Jainism)
Source: archive.org: TrisastisalakapurusacaritraKevalajñāna (केवलज्ञान) or simply Kevala refers to one of the five types of “right-knowledge” (samyagjñāna), as mentioned in chapter 1.3 [ādīśvara-caritra] of Hemacandra’s 11th century Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra: an ancient Sanskrit epic poem narrating the history and legends of sixty-three illustrious persons in Jainism.
Accordingly, as mentioned in Ṛṣabha’s sermon:
Source: JAINpedia: Jainism“[...] mokṣa is attained by those who practice unceasingly the brilliant triad of knowledge, faith, and conduct. Among these, exact knowledge which comes from a summary or detailed study of the principles, jīva, etc., is called ‘right-knowledge’ (samyagjñāna). [...] Kevalajñāna has as its sphere all substances and their modifications, perceives every thing, is infinite, one (i.e., undivided), and beyond the pale of the sense-organs”.
Kevalajñāna (केवलज्ञान) in Sanskrit (Kevalanāṇa in Prakrit) is another name for Kevala, which refers to “omniscience” and represents one of the five types of knowledge, as explained in the Nandīsūtra.—The heart of the Nandī-sūtra deals with the concept of cognition or knowledge in its various divisions and subdivisions. This is also an appropriate topic for a text that transcends all categories in the Śvetāmbara canon, for it can be regarded as a prerequisite to the scriptures. First comes the list of the five types of knowledge [viz., kevalajñāna, “omniscience”], known from other sources as well, such as the Tattvārtha-sūtra I. 9-33
Source: OpenEdition books: VividhatīrthakalpaḥKevalajñāna (केवलज्ञान) refers to “omniscience” (i.e., one of the five great events in the biography of a Jina), and represents a Jaina technical term mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).—(Schubring 1935 § 73).
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryKevala-jñāna.—(HA), Jain; omniscience; a technical term for the highest knowledge; the Jain doctrine of unity (IA 18). Note: kevala-jñāna is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryKevalajñāna (केवलज्ञान).—the highest possible knowledge, (Jaina Phil.).
Derivable forms: kevalajñānam (केवलज्ञानम्).
Kevalajñāna is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms kevala and jñāna (ज्ञान).
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Kevalajñāna (केवलज्ञान).—highest Knowledge; जयन्ति ते जिना येषां केवलज्ञानशालिनाम् (jayanti te jinā yeṣāṃ kevalajñānaśālinām) Pañcatantra (Bombay) 5.12.
Derivable forms: kevalajñānam (केवलज्ञानम्).
Kevalajñāna is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms kevala and jñāna (ज्ञान).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryKevalajñāna (केवलज्ञान):—[=kevala-jñāna] [from kevala] n. the highest possible knowledge, [Jaina literature]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKēvalajñāna (ಕೇವಲಜ್ಞಾನ):—[noun] (phil.) the Supreme Knowledge.
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Kēvaḷajñāna (ಕೇವಳಜ್ಞಾನ):—[noun] = ಕೇವಲಜ್ಞಾನ [kevalajnana].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Jnana, Kevala.
Starts with: Kevalajnanahora, Kevalajnanavarana, Kevalajnanavaraniya.
Full-text (+13): Kevalajnanin, Kevala, Kevalabodha, Kevalabodhe, Kevalavagama, Chadmastha, Kevalin, Jina-kalpin, Tirthankara, Murti, Paramajnana, Muni, Nirvana, Kalyanaka, Avadhijnana, Samyagjnana, Dravyatirtha, Pratyaksha, Bhavatirtha, Kevalanana.
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Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 1.29 - The range or the subject matter of omniscience (kevalajñāna) < [Chapter 1 - Right Faith and Knowledge]
Verse 10.1 - Attainment of omniscience (kevalajñāna) < [Chapter 10 - Liberation]
Verse 1.9 - Right knowledge (samyagjñāna) < [Chapter 1 - Right Faith and Knowledge]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 2.2 - Right knowledge (samyak jnana) < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
Part 2 - Pramana (means of valid knowledge) < [Chapter 4 - A Comparative Study]
Part 1 - History of Jainism and Biography of Lord Mahavira < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]
A study of the philosophy of Jainism (by Deepa Baruah)
Chapter V.e - Prabhācandra’s view about omniscience (kevala-jñāna) < [Chapter V - Bondage and Liberation]
Chapter I.c - The lives of the Tīrthaṅkaras < [Chapter I - Introduction]
Chapter IV.d - The classifications of the Jīva < [Chapter IV - The concept of Self]
Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal (by Shubha Majumder)
Images of Tīrthaṅkara Suvidhinātha or Puṣpadanta < [Chapter 6 - Iconographic Study of Jaina Sculptural Remains]
Life History of Tīrthaṅkara Mahāvīra < [Chapter 3 - Historical Background of Jainism in Ancient Bengal]
Images of Tīrthaṅkara Vimalanātha < [Chapter 6 - Iconographic Study of Jaina Sculptural Remains]
A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Part 23 - Mokṣa (emancipation) < [Chapter VI - The Jaina Philosophy]
Part 15 - Karma Theory < [Chapter VI - The Jaina Philosophy]
The validity of Anumana (inference) in Nyaya system (by Babu C. D)
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