EDUCATION UGC NET
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
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Question
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Naya
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Pramana
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Both (A) and (B)
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None of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -In Jainism, jñāna (knowledge) is said to be of five kinds – Kevala jñāna (Omniscience), Śrutu jñāna (Scriptural Knowledge), mati jñāna (Sensory Knowledge), avadhi jñāna (Clairvoyance), and manah prayāya jñāna (Telepathy).
Detailed explanation-2: -Jainism thinks that knowledge is of five kinds: mati, sruti, avadhi, manahparyaya and kevala.
Detailed explanation-3: -The distinguishing features of Jain philosophy are its belief on independent existence of soul and matter, absence of a supreme divine creator, potency of karma, eternal and uncreated universe, a strong emphasis on non-violence, morality and ethics based on liberation of soul.
Detailed explanation-4: -Kevala (Omniscience): This is called Kevalajnana. It is unlimited and absolute knowledge.