akshar gnan means all languages?
No. In Jain usage, akshar gnan generally means knowledge of letters, script, and reading/writing — basically literacy.
It does not mean knowledge of all languages.
Simple distinction:
- Akshar = letter, syllable, written character
- Gnan = knowledge
So akshar gnan = knowledge of letters / written words, not universal language knowledge.
If you want, I can also explain how akshar gnan is understood in Jain scriptures and education.