Question

Match List I (Epistemological Concepts) with List II (Definitions/Subsets):

List I		List II
A.	Shrutajnanam	I.	Mithyajnanam (False Knowledge)
B.	Samaropa	II.	Matijnanam (Sensory Knowledge)
C.	Vibhangajnanam	III.	Angapravishtha
D.	Iha	IV.	Sanshayajnanam (Doubtful Knowledge)

 

• A. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
• B. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
• C. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
• D. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I

Hint:

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II. Remember the 4 stages of Mati-jnana: Avagraha, Iha, Avaya, Dharana. Vibhanga is always the "wrong" version of clairvoyance. Angapravishtha is the core of Shruta (Scripture).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Jain Epistemology classifies knowledge (Jnana) into five types: Mati, Shruta, Avadhi, Manahparyaya, and Kevala. Each type has its own sub-divisions and its own corresponding "false" version (Ajnana).

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. Shrutajnanam (A): Scriptural knowledge (Shruta) is divided into two parts: Angapravishtha (III) (those contained within the 12 primary limbs or Angas) and Angabahya (those outside). This is the traditional classification of revealed knowledge.

2. Samaropa (B): In Jain logic, Samaropa refers to the "superimposition" of wrong ideas, leading to invalid knowledge. It is often equated with or results in Sanshayajnanam (IV) (Doubtful knowledge), along with Viparyaya (error) and Anadhyavasaya (inattentiveness).

3. Vibhangajnanam (C): This is the "false" or "distorted" version of Avadhi Jnana (Clairvoyance). Since it is wrong or misleading knowledge possessed by one with wrong belief, it is classified as a type of Mithyajnanam (I) (False knowledge).

4. Iha (D): This is the second stage of Matijnanam (II) (Sensory knowledge). The four stages are Avagraha (Perception), Iha (Speculation/Striving for detail), Avaya (Judgment), and Dharana (Retention).

Thus, the correct match is A-III, B-IV, C-I, and D-II.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Shruta is Angapravishtha, Samaropa involves Sanshaya, Vibhanga is Mithyajnana, and Iha is a stage of Matijnana.