Kevalgyan and Mahalakshmi puja in Jainism

• Kevalgyan (Keval Jnana) is the complete, omniscient knowledge that a Soul attains as a result of right conduct, true insight, and spiritual purification. It is the ultimate realization of the self, achieved by Tirthankaras and liberated souls, not a ritual addressed to a goddess.

• Mahalakshmi puja is a practice from Hindu traditions focused on the goddess Lakshmi (wealth and prosperity). In Jainism, there is no canonical practice of worshipping Mahalakshmi as a Jain deity. Jain spiritual practice centers on venerating the Tirthankaras and the purified soul, through practices like samayik, puja of Tirthankara idols (with appropriate Jain mantras and reverence), studying scriptures, and living a life of non-violence and truth.

If you’re looking for Jain practices that honor the path to keval jnana, a simple and authentic orientation would be:

• Regular study of Jain scriptures
• Following the five great vows (ahimsa, satya, asteya, brahmacharya, aparigraha)
• Daily meditation and self-purification practices
• Puja or stavan to Tirthankaras with proper Jain mantras and reverence

If you’d like, I can share a brief, authentic Jain puja stanza or a short stavan that is traditionally recited to honor the Tirthankaras.