In Jain Religion, which word is used for 'Complete Intellect'?
UPSC CSE Pre 1993
A. Jin
B. Ratna
C. Kaivalya
D. Nirvana
Answer: Kaivalya
Option c is the correct answer.
In Jainism, "Kaivalya" means understanding everything completely. It's like being someone who knows everything and has the best knowledge. "Kevala jnana" is another idea connected to this. It talks about how all souls have a special part inside that can know a lot. But this knowledge gets covered by something called "karmic particles." According to Jain beliefs, every soul can become really wise by getting rid of these karmic particles. Their books say that there are twelve steps that the soul goes through to reach this goal of knowledge.