What are the qualities of a Gnani Purush, the Enlightened One?

Whom Can You Consider A Gnani?

Questioner: How do you define a Gnani?

Dadashri: A Gnani is where there is constant light. He is the personification of knowledge. He knows everything. He is the one who has nothing more left to know. Gnani means complete light; complete light means there is no trace of any darkness. A Gnani is to be found once in a while. There is never more than one Gnani in the world at a time. If there were, it would create competition between them. To become a Gnani is a natural occurrence. It just happens. No one can become a Gnani on his or her own accord. Gnani Purush is the one who is absolutely liberated. He is absolutely free and unique. No one can even compare one's self to a Gnani. Nor can anyone compete against the Gnani because he who competes is not a Gnani.

Free From All Bondage Of The Universe

The vitaraags have said that one will be freed eternally if one worships the lotus feet of a Gnani; the One who is absolutely unrestricted by dravya, kshetra, kaad and bhaav. Dravya is matter. Kshetra is location. Kaad is time. Bhaav is inner intent. Such beings can never be held back. These are the only four things in this world and it is because of these four that the world exists. However, none of the four can hold down or bind a Gnani Purush. Lord Mahavira has asked us to worship the feet of such a person.

No Attachment or Abhorrence, No Renunciation Or Acquisition.

A Gnani is he who has no need to renunciate or acquire. He is natural amidst these states and is unaffected by them. He does not have likes or dislikes. He has an extraordinary quality of not having any attachments or abhorrence.

The Flawless Vision  

I do not see anyone in this world as being at fault. Even if you were to pick my pocket, I will not see you as a thief. I have compassion towards everyone including the thief and the murderer. I am beyond all feelings of duality, kindness or pity. Humans feel pity. A Gnani Purush does not have any pity. Gnanis are beyond all duality. I have the elemental scientific vision, the flawless vision and therefore I do not see any faults in anyone. My vision is not guided by any circumstances. I directly see only the Soul in every being.

Glossary: Gnani:  The Awakened One; Self-realized; One who has realised the Self.

Reference: Book Name : Autobiography of Gnani Purush A.M.Patel Book (Page #14 Paragraph #5,#6,#7 & Page #15, entire page & Page #16, 1st line).