In Jainism, the phrase “Right Faith, Right Knowledge, Right Conduct” is the trio of liberating essentials often called the three jewels (Ratnas). They form a complete path to the purification of the soul.

1) Right Faith (Samyak Darshan)

• Meaning: A correct understanding and belief about the true nature of the soul, karma, and the Jain path. It means seeing the soul as pure, real, and capable of spiritual progress, and recognizing the true teachings of the Tirthankaras.
• How to cultivate: Cultivate reverence for the soul’s potential, accept the Jain worldview (karma, rebirth, liberation), and develop trust in the Mahavira and other Tirthankaras as the true teachers.

2) Right Knowledge (Samyak Jnana)

• Meaning: True and correct knowledge of Jain doctrine, cosmology, karma, and the path to liberation. It is not just book knowledge but accurate understanding of the Jain view of reality.
• How to cultivate: Study authentic Jain scriptures and teachings with discrimination (virakti) and guidance from a reliable monk or teacher. Clarify misunderstandings about karma, dharma, and the nature of liberation.

3) Right Conduct (Samyak Charitra)

• Meaning: Living according to pure ethical discipline in thought, word, and deed. This includes practicing non-violence (ahimsa), truthfulness (satya), non-stealing (asteya), chastity or celibacy if appropriate, and non-attachment (aparigraha).
• How to cultivate: Adopt appropriate vows and disciplines:

- For lay followers: the five great vows (ahimsa, satya, asteya, brahmacharya in a lay sense, aparigraha) and additional ethical guidelines. - For monks/nuns: the Mahavratas (strict vows of non-violence, truth, non-stealing, celibacy, and non-attachment) and further austere practices.

• Practical aspect: Right conduct means translating belief and knowledge into daily behavior—careful speech, non-harm to living beings, honest living, restraint, and simple, non-possessive living.

Key relationship between the three jewels

• They are interdependent: Right Faith supports Right Knowledge, Right Knowledge enables Right Conduct, and Right Conduct reinforces Right Faith.
• Without Right Faith or Right Knowledge, conduct can become hollow; without Right Conduct, faith and knowledge do not transform the soul.

Differences between Digambar and Shwetambar

• Both traditions affirm the three jewels, but there are differences in emphasis and interpretation of certain practices and vows. For example, the practical expressions of vows and the ascetic rules can vary between Digambar and Shwetambar communities in some rites and disciplinary details. The core aim—liberation through pure faith, right knowledge, and righteous conduct—remains central in both.

If you’d like, I can tailor this explanation to address how these three jewels are observed at a particular Jain tradition (Digambar or Shwetambar) or provide short meditations and practical daily steps to cultivate each of the three.