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types of labdhi
In Jainism, labdhi means a special spiritual attainment that arises when karmas become weak or get destroyed. There are many detailed classifications, but for simple understanding, you can remember these main types:
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1. Jnana Labdhi (Attainment of Knowledge)
When knowledge‑obscuring karmas reduce, the soul gains special powers of knowing.Includes:
- Mati Jnana Labdhi – clear sense‑based understanding
- Shruta Jnana Labdhi – deep grasp of scriptures and teachings
- Avadhi Jnana Labdhi – knowing objects at a distance or within limits (clairvoyant knowledge)
- Manahparyaya Jnana Labdhi – knowing others’ thoughts (telepathic knowledge)
- Keval Jnana Labdhi – perfect, infinite knowledge (omniscience)
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2. Darshan Labdhi (Attainment of Perception)
When perception‑obscuring karmas weaken, the soul’s power to “see/experience” becomes very sharp.Includes:
- Chakshu Darshan Labdhi – perception through eyes
- Achakshu Darshan Labdhi – perception without eyes
- Avadhi Darshan Labdhi – clairvoyant perception
- Keval Darshan Labdhi – perfect, infinite perception
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3. Virya Labdhi (Attainment of Spiritual Energy)
- Special strength of the soul to do austerity (tapas), meditation, and self‑control without tiredness.
- Helps in fast spiritual progress.
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4. Sukha Labdhi (Attainment of Bliss)
- Experience of deep inner happiness when certain karmas are destroyed.
- At the highest level, this becomes infinite bliss in Moksha.
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5. Samyaktva Labdhi (Attainment of Right Faith)
- Firm, unshakable faith in Tirthankars, true Dharma, and true soul‑nature.
- Very important turning point on the path of liberation.
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6. Samadhi Labdhi (Attainment of Deep Meditation)
- Steady, peaceful, focused state of mind.
- Leads to purification of karmas and supports higher labdhis.
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Note
- Scriptures also describe many more detailed labdhis (like special powers of hearing, healing, movement, inexhaustible food, etc.), but all are by‑products of karma‑shedding, not the final goal.
- The real purpose in Jain Dharma is purification of soul and liberation (moksha); labdhis arise naturally on the way and should not become objects of pride or attachment.
