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Navpad Series Samyag jnan

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POSITION – Between the Acharya and Upadhyaya
COLOR – symbolised by the colour white.
NAME – Samyag in Sanskrit means “Right” and Jnan means “knowledge”.
VIRTUE – PAD – Samyag Jnan refers to the right knowledge or wisdom. According to the scriptures, all actions should be preceded by right knowledge. One cannot discriminate between right and wrong without right knowledge. This is the second gem to attain salvation. Samyak gnyan dispels the darkness of ignorance and kindless the light of self-realisation.
It has 51 attributes
TATTVA – Dharma Tatva
AYAMBIL VIDHI – Ayambil is observed on Shukla Triyodashi by eating boiled rice only.

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Why is Navpad Series Samyag jnan an important concept in Jainism?
Navpad Series Samyag jnan is a foundational topic in Jain philosophy and practice that helps seekers understand the nature of the soul (Jiva), karma, ethical conduct, and the path to liberation (Moksha).