what is meant by samyak
In Jainism, “samyak” (सम्यक्) means:
- right
- proper
- true/correct
- perfect (in the spiritual sense)
It is most commonly used in three very important terms:
- Samyak Darshan – right faith / right vision
- Samyak Jnan (Gyan) – right knowledge
- Samyak Charitra – right conduct
These three together are called the Three Jewels (Ratnatraya) and form the core path to liberation in both Digambar and Shwetambar traditions. ( jainknowledge.com)
So whenever you see the word “samyak” before something in Jain texts, understand it as: “that quality in its right, pure, and spiritually correct form, leading the soul towards moksha.”