what does sakshathar mean
“Sakshathar” is almost certainly a spelling/pronunciation of the Sanskrit word “Sākṣātkār” (often said as “sakshatkar”).
In Jain Dharma, sākṣātkār means:
- Direct inner experience / realization
- Especially, direct realization of the soul (ātmā) as separate from body, mind, and worldly things.
- Not only knowing by reading or hearing, but seeing/experiencing it within yourself.
Breakup of the word:
- sākṣāt = directly, in front of one’s inner eyes
- kāra = making / happening
In Jain usage:
- When a person has samyak-darshan (right faith) in a very living, powerful way, people may say he/she got ātmā‑sākṣātkār – a direct, living realization of the true Self.
- Both Digambar and Shvetambar traditions accept this basic meaning; difference is only in detailed descriptions, not in the core idea.
So, “sakshathar” = sākṣātkār = direct realization (especially of the soul).