In Jain Dharma, a sadhu (monk) gets “intuitive power” only when the covering karmas on the soul become light through true spiritual practice.

In simple words:

1. What is this intuitive power?

Usually it refers to higher kinds of knowledge like: - Avadhi Jñān – direct knowledge of things at a distance (limited clairvoyance). - Manaḥparyāya Jñān – direct knowledge of others’ thoughts (for very advanced sādhus). These arise from the soul itself when karmic veils weaken.

1. When does a sadhu get it?

A monk may gain such powers when he has: - Very strong observance of vows (mahāvrat) - Very low anger, pride, deceit, greed - Deep meditation, self-discipline and detachment At higher guṇasthānaks (spiritual stages), especially from about the 7th stage (apramaatta-saṁyata) upward, such special knowledges can arise due to kṣayopasham (destruction/suppression) of knowledge-obscuring karmas.

1. Is it by God’s gift?

No. According to Jainism, - It is not a boon from any deity, - It is the natural quality of the soul shining out when karmas are reduced.

1. Digambar / Shvetambar view

- Both accept the same five types of jñān (mati, śrut, avadhi, manaḥparyāya, keval). - Both agree that higher knowledges come from karmic purification, not miracle or grace. - There may be minor differences in examples or details, but the basic principle is same.

So, a sadhu gets intuitive power not just by becoming a monk, but when his inner purity becomes very high and the karmas blocking knowledge are weakened or destroyed.