Is keval gyan possible in current times
According to Jain Dharma, keval gyan is possible only when the soul has completely destroyed all ghāti karmas. In the current avasarpiṇī kaal, many Jain traditions understand that the conditions are extremely difficult, and in practice such attainment is considered not achievable for ordinary beings in this era.
However, the core Jain teaching remains that keval gyan is always possible in principle for a fully purified soul. It depends on complete karmic destruction, right faith, right knowledge, right conduct, and intense spiritual austerity.
So the simple answer is:
- In principle: yes, keval gyan is possible.
- In current times: it is generally regarded as not attainable in practical terms for most beings in this era.
This is a deeply revered topic in Jain philosophy, and different traditions may express the details a little differently.