Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s7.t8.44

v1.c7.s7.t8.44

The Jain epistemology contains certain religious elements, emphasising sense-perception and considering it a sure path leading toward enlightenment. Accordingly, *Tattvarthadhigamasutra* proposed five kinds of Jnana ie *Mati*, *Sruta*, *Avadhi*, *Manah paryaya* and *Kevala*.