who is a kevalajnana
In Jainism, a Kevalajñānī is a being who has attained Kevalajñāna, which means infinite, perfect, and absolute knowledge.
A Kevalajñānī:
- knows all substances, all modes, and all times directly
- is completely free from ignorance
- is free from attachment, hatred, and delusion
- has destroyed the ghāti karmas that cover knowledge
- is spiritually supreme in the world of embodied souls
In simple words, a Kevalajñānī is an omniscient soul in Jain Dharma.
Examples of Kevalajñānī include the Tirthankars after attaining omniscience.