Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s7.t8.45
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s7.t8.45
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Mati-Jnana refers to knowledge acquired through the senses. The Jain “senses” mainly mean such external organs as eyes, ears, nose, tongue and body. “Mind” is an internal organ, which normally plays the role of directing external organs to convey externally acquired information to the “knower”.